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BJ05 HCU

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,539 mi
Last recorded186,539 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 HCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 186,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 174,392 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 173,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 161,186 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 160,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 159,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 156,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 153,214 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 150,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 150,270 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 147,541 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 147,541 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 122,318 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 122,310 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,216 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 104,270 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 104,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,207 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 88,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 81,494 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 81,210 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 67,099 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,063 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BJ05 HCU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ05 HCU, 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 BJ05 HCU registered?

BJ05 HCU is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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