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AP54 FPC

2005 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,939 mi
Last recorded172,939 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 FPC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 172,939 miles

Rear Inner Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 171,896 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 171,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 169,767 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 167,411 miles

slight exhaust blow from catalytic converter

Fail 13 Jun 2022 167,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight exhaust blow from catalytic converter

Pass 16 Jun 2021 164,976 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 161,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 158,272 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 158,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,188 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))

Offside Front c v boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 146,375 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 141,015 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 141,015 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 132,906 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 126,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,255 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 120,255 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,117 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 114,117 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,449 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 106,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,223 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 88,802 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 88,197 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 86,454 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 85,753 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 85,753 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 64,358 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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AP54 FPC is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP54 FPC, 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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AP54 FPC is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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