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PJ55 UMZ

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

232,175 mi
Last recorded232,175 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 UMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 232,175 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 232,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2022 226,993 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 220,399 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 213,364 miles

Nearside steering rack end has play

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 208,705 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side & N/Side front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 208,705 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side & N/Side front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 199,798 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 192,579 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 192,579 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 181,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 168,357 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 156,792 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 141,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 131,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 131,689 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 121,445 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 107,544 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 107,438 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 89,455 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 70,744 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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PJ55 UMZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PJ55 UMZ, 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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PJ55 UMZ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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