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PX55 ZWL

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,162 mi
Last recorded136,162 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 ZWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 136,162 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 130,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,525 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 128,478 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 115,952 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 115,952 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 111,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,979 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,722 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 98,649 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 91,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 84,381 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 84,379 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 77,590 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 77,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,443 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 66,582 miles

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

left hand door mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

right hand front fog light missing

Fail 22 May 2013 66,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

left hand door mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

right hand front fog light missing

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,901 miles

o/s//r bumper slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed and cut

o/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 12 Jun 2012 56,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s//r bumper slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed and cut

o/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,768 miles

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

n/s/r door and rear bumper dented

Pass 2 Jun 2010 34,636 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r window trim loose

o/s/r bumper dented

Pass 1 Jun 2009 27,913 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 16 Jun 2008 21,537 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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PX55 ZWL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PX55 ZWL, 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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PX55 ZWL is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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