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OY55 NYF

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

123,617 mi
Last recorded123,617 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 123,617 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 117,811 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,055 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre fitted wrong way round

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

Offside rear tyre distorted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 107,191 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jan 2023 107,190 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,403 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 104,403 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,274 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Tyres have slight wear on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to side wall, not excessive

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

Rear Anti roll bar bushes worn, not excessive

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 100,353 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 93,684 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,641 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 77,190 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer s/wall damage

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 71,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer s/wall damage

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 235/40r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil all (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 68,210 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,070 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 58,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2013 58,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 52,510 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre slightly disorted

Fail 18 May 2012 52,510 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre slightly disorted

Pass 26 May 2011 47,332 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 40,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,331 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 28,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,290 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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OY55 NYF is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OY55 NYF, 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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OY55 NYF is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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