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MT55 YYH

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

131,577 mi
Last recorded131,577 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 YYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 131,577 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 131,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 126,429 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 122,950 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 122,950 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 119,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,571 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 112,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 109,559 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 104,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake binding slightly.

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres showing signs of age

Pass 11 Oct 2016 91,395 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 91,395 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,887 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 66,071 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 66,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,447 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,015 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 47,618 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 39,753 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,284 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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MT55 YYH is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MT55 YYH, 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 MT55 YYH registered?

MT55 YYH is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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