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VE55 WZS

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,673 mi
Last recorded169,673 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 WZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 169,673 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 163,450 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 155,170 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 155,170 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 147,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc face has corrosion and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 139,101 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 129,193 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 117,574 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 108,909 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,687 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,147 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,256 miles

cuts in rear tyres/wearing low on tread....

Pass 28 Nov 2011 66,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 56,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,975 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 46,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,018 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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VE55 WZS is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VE55 WZS, 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 VE55 WZS registered?

VE55 WZS is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for VE55 WZS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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