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BD05 AVX

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

165,352 mi
Last recorded165,352 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 AVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 165,352 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 165,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 152,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 152,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 145,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 139,848 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 129,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 118,930 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,526 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 106,526 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,631 miles

front wipers smeary

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,212 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

condensation in nearside front headlight

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear and nearside front marker lights inoperative

rear of centre exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2017 90,212 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

condensation in nearside front headlight

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside rear and nearside front marker lights inoperative

rear of centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,802 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 78,475 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 78,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,081 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,808 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,997 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,411 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,778 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 35,658 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,067 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 22,884 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,746 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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BD05 AVX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 BD05 AVX, 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 BD05 AVX registered?

BD05 AVX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is BD05 AVX safe to buy?

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