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847 PL

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,915 mi
Last recorded121,915 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration847 PL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,915 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 118,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 115,687 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 115,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 113,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,761 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 109,760 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 107,460 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 103,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 90,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,015 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,179 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,016 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,016 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,798 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,064 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,575 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,019 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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847 PL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 847 PL, 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 847 PL registered?

847 PL is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is 847 PL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 847 PL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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