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VN55 WHE

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

203,100 mi
Last recorded203,100 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 WHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 203,100 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 203,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 193,932 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2019 184,040 miles

Central Front Lower under tray fitted some test items not fully seen

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 30% across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corrosion bands (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 184,040 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 225 50 17 near side and 225 45 17 off side (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower under tray fitted some test items not fully seen

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance of 30% across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear hand brake recording very little effort. effort from both sides is only 16%

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corrosion bands (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 168,440 miles

Both front inner wheel arches have witness marks from tyres fouling

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

offside parking brake reading low

Fail 21 Nov 2018 168,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner wheel arches have witness marks from tyres fouling

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

offside parking brake reading low

offside wiper poor

Pass 11 Oct 2017 162,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 153,333 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 153,332 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 146,609 miles

Nearside Front indicator faded

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 146,609 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front indicator faded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 136,504 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

offside and nearside front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 130,803 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 130,803 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 24 Sep 2012 115,869 miles

center exhaust bracket corroded but still supported

Fail 24 Sep 2012 115,869 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket corroded but still supported

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,082 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 97,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 83,470 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 83,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Oct 2009 69,443 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,142 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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VN55 WHE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver 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 VN55 WHE, 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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VN55 WHE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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