2005 Volvo S80 2.4L Diesel · YH55 LLT
2005 Volvo S80 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 259,727 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S80
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,727 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH55 LLT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 259,727 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH55 LLT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S80 (YH55 LLT) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
YH55 LLT Mileage History
- 27/09/2023243,440 mi
- 27/09/2023243,440 mi
- 24/09/2024249,257 mi+5,817 mi
- 27/08/2025254,698 mi+5,441 mi
- 13/08/2026259,727 mi+5,029 mi
Average of roughly 5,659 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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