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RV55 MXX

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,549 mi
Last recorded156,549 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 MXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 156,549 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 150,495 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension component corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 150,303 miles

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

Covers & shield fitted

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension component corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 145,722 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 145,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 139,037 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light out

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

covers & shields fitted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 130,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all 4 suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,863 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

covers and shields fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 110,791 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,858 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 67,081 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,362 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,294 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 48,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,618 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,468 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RV55 MXX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RV55 MXX, 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 RV55 MXX registered?

RV55 MXX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is RV55 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 MXX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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