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PK55 SYJ

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

191,253 mi
Last recorded191,253 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 SYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 191,253 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wear

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2025 187,595 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 182,168 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

parking just met efficiency

Pass 17 Apr 2023 176,584 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 169,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 159,142 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel rim edge damaged

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

Pass 8 May 2019 150,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 138,040 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 134,180 miles

hand brake just met efficiency

Pass 20 May 2015 130,424 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 124,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 118,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 111,941 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 111,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2011 103,639 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,042 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 86,825 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 86,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 69,129 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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PK55 SYJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PK55 SYJ, 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 PK55 SYJ registered?

PK55 SYJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is PK55 SYJ safe to buy?

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