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SV55 UNH

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,850 mi
Last recorded127,850 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 UNH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 127,850 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,662 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,631 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 110,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 105,626 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,799 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damage. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 103,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heat damage. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 102,532 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heat damaged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 102,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc heat damaged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 101,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 101,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 99,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth at outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also smooth at inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

slight imbalace at front brakes

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2015 96,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,305 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,729 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,729 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,494 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,283 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2011 70,283 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 62,086 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 62,086 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S Side Marker lamp in-op.....

O/S Side Marker lamp white.....

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,436 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 53,436 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,870 miles

advise nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

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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SV55 UNH is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 SV55 UNH, 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 SV55 UNH registered?

SV55 UNH is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is SV55 UNH safe to buy?

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