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MJ55 YFN

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,280 mi
Last recorded184,280 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 YFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 184,280 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 184,260 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 168,886 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 146,813 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 130,403 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 130,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear pads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2010 119,152 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 119,126 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,246 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 106,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front door morror outer cover insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2008 94,037 miles

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

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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MJ55 YFN is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ55 YFN, 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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MJ55 YFN is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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