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BG05 HKJ

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,937 mi
Last recorded150,937 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 150,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORROED

Fail 13 May 2017 150,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORROED

Pass 6 Jun 2016 140,562 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 129,925 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 129,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 119,143 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 108,265 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 May 2012 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,778 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 87,778 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 79,588 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on centre tread

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2009 79,134 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,679 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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BG05 HKJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG05 HKJ, 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 BG05 HKJ registered?

BG05 HKJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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