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253D989

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,620 mi
Last recorded145,620 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration253D989
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 145,620 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,947 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 129,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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253D989 is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 253D989, 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 253D989 registered?

253D989 is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is 253D989 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 253D989 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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