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BG05 LFE

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

292,505 mi
Last recorded292,505 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 292,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 285,850 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 276,520 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 269,333 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 269,326 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 269,319 miles

brake discs rusted

Fail 6 Sep 2019 269,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

brake discs rusted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 268,166 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 268,075 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 259,715 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 238,812 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 238,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 218,246 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 218,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 197,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2013 197,965 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 177,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 161,605 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 135,266 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 106,268 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 105,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 79,915 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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BG05 LFE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LFE, 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 LFE registered?

BG05 LFE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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