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SJ55 UXE

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,659 mi
Last recorded164,659 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 UXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 164,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on underside

Fail 3 Feb 2022 164,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 worn smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on underside

Pass 13 Feb 2021 160,558 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 160,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 159,434 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 159,434 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 156,799 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 156,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2018 150,573 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 138,968 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 126,746 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 103,171 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,251 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,507 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,039 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,039 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,338 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 39,962 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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SJ55 UXE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 SJ55 UXE, 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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SJ55 UXE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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