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NG55 EEA

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,331 mi
Last recorded198,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 EEA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 198,331 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 198,322 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 176,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 155,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 155,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 134,576 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,515 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,149 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,505 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,276 miles

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,276 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,262 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 72,260 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,541 miles

nsf tyre sidewall damage not to cords

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,203 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 50,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,092 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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NG55 EEA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NG55 EEA, 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 NG55 EEA registered?

NG55 EEA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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