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BF05 XVD

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

266,738 mi
Last recorded266,738 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 266,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 262,659 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 257,722 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 254,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 142,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 140,229 miles

hand brake only just passed it may need repair or adjustment

Pass 18 Jan 2020 136,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 129,441 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush,whilst on shaker plate (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 121,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush,whilst on shaker plate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush weak (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,158 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush weak (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 112,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 103,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 95,177 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 78,267 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,248 miles

both front lower suspension arms inner bushes deterioating and starting to split

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,465 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,674 miles

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

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

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

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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BF05 XVD is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BF05 XVD, 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 BF05 XVD registered?

BF05 XVD is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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