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SW55 AEN

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,791 mi
Last recorded150,791 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 150,791 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 150,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 144,940 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 131,523 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 131,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 116,369 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 116,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 93,928 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front tyres incorrectly fitted (wrong direction of rotation) (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,216 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,148 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,148 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,676 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,676 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,880 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted slightly

o/s/f suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,168 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 42,473 miles

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

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

handbrake squealing when operated

Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake squealing when operated

Fail 24 Nov 2009 36,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,170 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 27,779 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,779 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 AEN is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SW55 AEN, 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 AEN registered?

SW55 AEN is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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