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SH55 FSE

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,042 mi
Last recorded152,042 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 152,042 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 144,927 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 144,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 137,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 134,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 131,325 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 131,325 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 127,178 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 127,178 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 99,731 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 81,171 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,171 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,822 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 79,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 75,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,872 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,096 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 38,512 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 29,440 miles

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

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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SH55 FSE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH55 FSE, 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 SH55 FSE registered?

SH55 FSE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for SH55 FSE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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