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SH55 FSL

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,279 mi
Last recorded181,279 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 181,279 miles

Offside Rear door damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corrode

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 181,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear door damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corrode

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 169,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 169,419 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 163,366 miles

rear exhaust mount slightly corroded

parking brake slight reserve travel

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr & osr (d-bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr (inner & outer) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2018 156,559 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 146,247 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Neaerside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 146,247 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Neaerside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 137,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 121,346 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 101,480 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 101,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 83,889 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,176 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 64,170 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 48,259 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,863 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,028 miles

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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SH55 FSL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

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

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