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NL55 SKU

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,191 mi
Last recorded104,191 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2018 104,191 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,944 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 77,695 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,803 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 75,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,707 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,789 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 68,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,044 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,242 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 SKU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKU, 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 NL55 SKU registered?

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

Is NL55 SKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 SKU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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