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NL55 DFX

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

178,036 mi
Last recorded178,036 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 178,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 168,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 168,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Can not be opened to check seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 161,658 miles

Both front windows inop

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 160,849 miles

Both front windows don't open

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also crack in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 160,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Running light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Both front windows don't open

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also crack in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel has a noise when rotated

Offside 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))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 154,371 miles

Both front windows do not open.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 154,367 miles

All position lamps not working Both front bumper position lamps very dim. (4.2.1 (a))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front windows do not open.

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 135,209 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)

Rear both rear tyres have cuts on the sidewalls but not deep enough to the ply cords.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 135,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear tyres have cuts on the sidewalls but not deep enough to the ply cords.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 115,133 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,820 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 98,733 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 84,388 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 84,388 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,959 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 73,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front tyre side wall perrished

Fail 23 Mar 2012 72,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front tyre side wall perrished

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,026 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,294 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,032 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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NL55 DFX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NL55 DFX, 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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NL55 DFX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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