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VN55 VSV

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,783 mi
Last recorded184,783 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 VSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 184,783 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 184,778 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 181,025 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 181,016 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 176,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 172,915 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 172,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 168,081 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 164,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 158,424 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 148,544 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 139,129 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 132,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 123,480 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 116,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre side wall cut but no ply cords exposed

Pass 17 Oct 2013 107,989 miles

front brake discs worn

nsf lower arm front bush slight play

osf lower arm rear most bush split

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Oct 2013 107,989 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

nsf lower arm front bush slight play

osf lower arm rear most bush split

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Oct 2012 99,713 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side wall cut nsf tyre / no cords exposed

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,713 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

side wall cut nsf tyre / no cords exposed

Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,808 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 89,790 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,820 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,820 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,993 miles

small chips in front windscreen

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking badly

Fail 17 Sep 2009 63,877 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

small chips in front windscreen

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking badly

Pass 25 Sep 2008 48,849 miles

plug in 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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VN55 VSV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 VN55 VSV, 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 VN55 VSV registered?

VN55 VSV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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