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BJ05 AUR

2005 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,006 mi
Last recorded106,006 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 AUR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 106,006 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,149 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 101,149 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 95,525 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,504 miles

rear tyres cracking/perishing, nearside worn to approx 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,576 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 77,575 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,372 miles

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

front tyres wearing inside edges

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2020 71,301 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front tyres wearing inside edges

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2019 66,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust hangers corroded adrift

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,249 miles

exhaust hangers corroded adrift

Fail 16 Nov 2018 59,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust hangers corroded adrift

Pass 2 Dec 2017 54,383 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 45,649 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 37,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 22,400 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,455 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 15,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 14,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,778 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 9,054 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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BJ05 AUR is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BJ05 AUR, 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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BJ05 AUR is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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