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Volvo S80

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,401 cc

LX55 VZFMOT history

LX55 VZF is a silver diesel Volvo S80 first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 291,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

LX55 VZF silver Volvo S80 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo S80, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
291,855 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
12,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 VZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 VZF was last recorded at 291,855 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 20,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,655 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
20,200 miles
Average per year
12,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 291,855 miles
  • 2025 – 271,655 miles
  • 2024 – 257,199 miles
  • 2023 – 245,130 miles
  • 2022 – 223,797 miles
  • 2021 – 196,559 miles
  • 2020 – 180,255 miles
  • 2019 – 162,535 miles
  • 2018 – 152,742 miles
  • 2017 – 146,198 miles
  • 2016 – 140,739 miles
  • 2015 – 136,402 miles
  • 2013 – 128,015 miles
  • 2012 – 117,444 miles
  • 2011 – 112,952 miles
  • 2010 – 101,464 miles
  • 2009 – 84,378 miles
  • 2008 – 70,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass291,855 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass291,855 miles (+20,200)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    291,855 miles
    Test number
    258221073404
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass271,655 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    271,655 miles
    Test number
    221480429466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail271,635 miles (+14,436)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,635 miles
    Test number
    152778032078
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass257,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    257,199 miles
    Test number
    735397330235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail257,199 miles (+12,069)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,199 miles
    Test number
    649708720669
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass245,130 miles (+119)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    245,130 miles
    Test number
    435146510915
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail245,011 miles (+21,214)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,011 miles
    Test number
    671232244702
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass223,797 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    223,797 miles
    Test number
    961820183552
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail223,797 miles (+779)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,797 miles
    Test number
    305540004519
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail223,018 miles (+26,459)5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,018 miles
    Test number
    372758650353
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass196,559 miles (+228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    196,559 miles
    Test number
    587690200618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail196,331 miles (+16,076)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,331 miles
    Test number
    390560070608
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass180,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,255 miles
    Test number
    206690807828
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  14. Fail180,255 miles (+17,720)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,255 miles
    Test number
    977658283852
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake effort low
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  15. Pass162,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    162,535 miles
    Test number
    377121551891
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  16. Fail162,535 miles (+9,793)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,535 miles
    Test number
    651976299798
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  17. Pass152,742 miles (+6,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    152,742 miles
    Test number
    673989773504
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  18. Pass146,198 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    146,198 miles
    Test number
    746485595429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail146,112 miles (+5,373)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,112 miles
    Test number
    819438006375
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass140,739 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    140,739 miles
    Test number
    867820579112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail140,670 miles (+4,268)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,670 miles
    Test number
    773499939374
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass136,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,402 miles
    Test number
    396682505031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail136,395 miles (+8,380)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,395 miles
    Test number
    299542405044
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass128,015 miles (+10,571)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    128,015 miles
    Test number
    657458733310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass117,444 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    117,444 miles
    Test number
    109211232397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass112,952 miles (+11,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    112,952 miles
    Test number
    156225511332
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Fail101,464 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,464 miles
    Test number
    420985110365
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass101,464 miles (+17,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    101,464 miles
    Test number
    880945210337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass84,378 miles (+14,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,378 miles
    Test number
    632610419312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass70,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    161317338364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 VZF

Does LX55 VZF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 VZF is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX55 VZF?
The MOT on LX55 VZF is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 VZF done?
LX55 VZF was recorded at 291,855 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 12,837 miles a year.
Has LX55 VZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 VZF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LX55 VZF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 VZF find?
LX55 VZF passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front oil leak, but not excessive; front parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated, and 3 more.

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