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BD05 FEX

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,730 mi
Last recorded130,730 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,730 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 124,992 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 124,992 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 119,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake ONLY JUST MET MOT REQUIREMENTS

Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 111,422 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 106,700 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 106,700 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,961 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Lever has slight slack on cable (1.1.18 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 105,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Lever has slight slack on cable (1.1.18 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 98,054 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 95,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 89,209 miles

centre exhaust brackets broken

Fail 6 Mar 2015 89,200 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust brackets broken

Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,114 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,673 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 78,730 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,377 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 72,377 miles

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

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

strong advise both front brake pads very low

Pass 16 Dec 2009 65,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,362 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 FEX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey 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 BD05 FEX, 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 FEX registered?

BD05 FEX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BD05 FEX safe to buy?

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