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SA55 SJX

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,795 mi
Last recorded175,795 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 SJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 175,795 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2020 175,784 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2019 166,230 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 166,230 miles

Front All position lamps not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear back box hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 157,253 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 153,778 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 153,756 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 153,368 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 149,158 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 129,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 110,217 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 110,217 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

oil level on min.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,676 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 90,676 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both outer side lights inop

Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,795 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 53,378 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 53,378 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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SA55 SJX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA55 SJX, 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 SA55 SJX registered?

SA55 SJX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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