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B13 BVB

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

188,692 mi
Last recorded188,692 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 188,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

Fail 4 May 2017 188,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured floor (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded/worn

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner shoulders

Pass 3 May 2016 182,303 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 175,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 175,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 169,721 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 161,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 161,400 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 160,333 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 160,333 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

slight play in n/s/f drop link exhaust centre mount weak o/s/f side marker lamp /n/w o/s h/lamp misted . pass/ advise

Pass 27 Oct 2010 148,922 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 138,630 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 122,363 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 110,273 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 110,273 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,222 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 85,222 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2008 69,943 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,423 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,872 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 37,872 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 25,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 5,237 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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B13 BVB is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 B13 BVB, 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 B13 BVB registered?

B13 BVB is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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