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NL55 GWO

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

163,518 mi
Last recorded163,518 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2025 163,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 160,140 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2023 155,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 147,784 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 137,590 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2021 137,590 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 125,848 miles

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,007 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 117,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,188 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,595 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 10 Aug 2017 96,595 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 91,302 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 91,301 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened "Both" (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Both" (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 86,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 77,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,836 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,813 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 60,813 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 49,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 40,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 31 Jul 2008 27,272 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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NL55 GWO 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 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 NL55 GWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL55 GWO registered?

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

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