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LT55 VVB

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,014 mi
Last recorded159,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 VVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 159,014 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 159,014 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 156,452 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 153,400 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 145,012 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 125,012 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 116,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 116,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 111,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise play inner steering

Fail 12 Jul 2016 97,338 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported marked yellow (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working in hlamp (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working in hlamp (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure wrong size (4.1.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise play inner steering

Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,032 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,217 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 74,687 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 71,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 67,575 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 67,575 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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LT55 VVB is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 101,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT55 VVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT55 VVB registered?

LT55 VVB is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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