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PN55 GZA

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 GZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 114,130 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 114,130 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2019 109,946 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring split not affecting abs at time of test (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 225/50/17 tyre slight cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 225/50/17 tyre slight cracks in tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2018 104,954 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring split not affecting abs at time of test (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 225/50/17 tyre slight cracks in tread

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear 225/50/17 tyre slight cracks in tread

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 100,411 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 94,073 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 94,073 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 87,608 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge and cracking in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2013 74,574 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,864 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 59,864 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,285 miles

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,734 miles

Advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyre`s on 3mm of tread.

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

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

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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PN55 GZA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PN55 GZA, 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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PN55 GZA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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