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PE55 SYO

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

199,095 mi
Last recorded199,095 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 SYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 199,095 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases HANGER AREA - CORRODED & WEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 192,155 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 192,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 182,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 182,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 173,240 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 165,350 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 22 Sep 2021 165,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 162,974 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 8 May 2019 156,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 149,247 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 142,392 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 19 May 2017 142,392 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2015 140,273 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 127,024 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 113,105 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 82,297 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,094 miles

slight corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,921 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,055 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 72,055 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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PE55 SYO is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PE55 SYO, 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 PE55 SYO registered?

PE55 SYO is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is PE55 SYO safe to buy?

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