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SW55 AEB

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,827 mi
Last recorded156,827 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 AEB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 156,827 miles

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

under-body has general corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2022 151,758 miles

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

under-body has general surface corrosion front to rear including suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2021 145,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 145,691 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 138,832 miles

front brake pads worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Sep 2019 132,220 miles

P/A N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Fail 14 Sep 2019 132,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

P/A N/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 4 Sep 2018 122,402 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking and out of shape

o/s/r tyre cracking and out of shape

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,552 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 110,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 100,382 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,091 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,937 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 79,855 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 71,532 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 66,178 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 55,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,499 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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SW55 AEB is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SW55 AEB, 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 SW55 AEB registered?

SW55 AEB is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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