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SP55 FOT

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,780 mi
Last recorded124,780 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 FOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt spliting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper heatshield loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on suspension sway arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 124,762 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault dash (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt spliting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper heatshield loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes on suspension sway arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,033 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both and weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 124,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value not working (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value not working (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both and weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill weak and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,805 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 118,140 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 118,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,988 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,643 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 105,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 101,339 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,151 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,428 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,964 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 80,191 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 80,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 69,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,240 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,797 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,208 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 34,526 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SP55 FOT is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SP55 FOT, 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 SP55 FOT registered?

SP55 FOT is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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