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VK55 DLV

2005 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 DLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 89,647 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 88,166 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 88,166 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 80,709 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 78,511 miles

Handbrake has high travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,459 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,459 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear back box hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 65,366 miles

Front number plate cracked, unlikely to be misread

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Rear exhaust hanger excessively corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 59,795 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox/centre section mounts heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 59,795 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

exhaust backbox/centre section mounts heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,748 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,513 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,038 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,439 miles

Advise both front steering lock stops worn to excess, allowing wheels to rub inner wing covers - recommend replacement.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 40,439 miles

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

Advise both front steering lock stops worn to excess, allowing wheels to rub inner wing covers - recommend replacement.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 26,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,499 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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VK55 DLV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK55 DLV, 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 VK55 DLV registered?

VK55 DLV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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