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SB55 MKD

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,171 mi
Last recorded101,171 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 MKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,171 miles

Coolant has engine oil contamination in expansion bottle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement with in retaining bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 101,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened link bar deviated and fouling driveshaft rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant has engine oil contamination in expansion bottle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement with in retaining bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 88,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 87,386 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 85,403 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 83,462 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 83,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,001 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,595 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,388 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 64,308 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,222 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 49,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,931 miles

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)

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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SB55 MKD is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB55 MKD, 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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SB55 MKD is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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