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ST55 BWX

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,249 mi
Last recorded156,249 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 BWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 156,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wishbone bush slight play

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all wheels especially rear wheels showing wear to inside wheel rims

n/s/f cv joint slight play

underside of vehicle very dirty and wet when tested

Fail 11 Aug 2016 156,249 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all wheels especially rear wheels showing wear to inside wheel rims

underside of vehicle very dirty and wet when tested

Pass 27 Jul 2015 126,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 97,696 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 97,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,380 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,380 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,939 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 50,322 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,826 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 37,965 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,965 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,226 miles

Nearside Rear 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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ST55 BWX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST55 BWX, 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 ST55 BWX registered?

ST55 BWX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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