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OY55 SXG

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

149,342 mi
Last recorded149,342 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 SXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 149,342 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 145,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 141,186 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,511 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 134,447 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 131,075 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 127,755 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,222 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 118,156 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 112,775 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 107,306 miles

age cracks in tread of rear tyres.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,658 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,424 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 82,240 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 82,240 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 67,351 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 67,351 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,031 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 66,031 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 63,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 58,417 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 SXG is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SXG, 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 OY55 SXG registered?

OY55 SXG is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is OY55 SXG safe to buy?

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