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RA55 UNR

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

174,917 mi
Last recorded174,917 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UNR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 174,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 174,917 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 172,054 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake long travel

Pass 7 Apr 2021 168,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Apr 2020 164,481 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 164,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 159,351 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 153,869 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 153,869 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 143,809 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 141,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 133,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 128,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 128,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 121,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 121,994 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 117,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 111,019 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 111,019 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 104,524 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 92,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,497 miles

damage to o/s/f indicator lens.

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear dowm.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 92,497 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

damage to o/s/f indicator lens.

o/s/f brake pads starting to wear dowm.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,276 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.

Fail 4 Nov 2008 61,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing thin on edges.

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 UNR is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RA55 UNR, 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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RA55 UNR is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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