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SM55 NVL

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,396 mi
Last recorded172,396 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 NVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 172,396 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 169,405 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 165,579 miles

Coolant leak ()

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Back Box Mounting Broken, Exhaust System Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 162,499 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 162,489 miles

Power steering malfunctioning Intermittent power steering issue, road tested carried out, steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (a))

Covers and Shields fitted

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 158,720 miles

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 158,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides + slight wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant close to minimum

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 154,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 144,023 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 132,150 miles

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 132,150 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 129,943 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 129,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 128,065 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 128,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 125,821 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 122,516 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 118,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 118,232 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 113,468 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 113,468 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 85,096 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 85,095 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,273 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,446 miles

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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SM55 NVL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM55 NVL, 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 SM55 NVL registered?

SM55 NVL is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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