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LT55 VVH

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,299 mi
Last recorded156,299 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 156,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded off near the rear

Fail 19 Apr 2022 156,294 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded off near the rear

Pass 19 Mar 2021 146,603 miles

Nearside Front fog light is damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket has come of and exhaust is knocking on the body but still secure at time of test

slight play in steering rackends

Fail 17 Mar 2021 146,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front fog light is damaged

Nearside mirror glass is missing

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket has come of and exhaust is knocking on the body but still secure at time of test

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 20 Feb 2020 140,692 miles

Nearside Front fog light is damaged

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket is corroded of at the rear but exhaust is still secure

oil leak

slight play in steering rackends

Fail 19 Feb 2020 140,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light is damaged

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket is corroded of at the rear but exhaust is still secure

oil leak

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 7 Nov 2018 135,304 miles

rear discs rough and pads low

Pass 9 Aug 2017 123,310 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,717 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 23 Aug 2016 107,717 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,652 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,836 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 80,836 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 74,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,763 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

right hand rear in ner tyres cracking slight

Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 68,763 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,862 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2007 57,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,686 miles

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 VVH is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

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

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