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RA55 ONJ

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

189,883 mi
Last recorded189,883 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ONJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 189,883 miles

Front Inner Tyres lightly rubbing inner wheel arch cover..

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (on large end ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged rear cover loose. ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 189,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyres lightly rubbing inner wheel arch cover..

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (on large end ) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged rear cover loose. ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 181,819 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 181,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 179,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 176,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 175,228 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 168,947 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 165,471 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 165,435 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 157,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 143,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line pass (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 129,615 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,846 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet condistion

Fail 17 Nov 2012 98,221 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet condistion

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,994 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 63,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,340 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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RA55 ONJ 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 81%.

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 RA55 ONJ, 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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What year was RA55 ONJ registered?

RA55 ONJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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