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BN54 NLE

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,016 mi
Last recorded160,016 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 160,016 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 155,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 155,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 143,670 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 143,670 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 134,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nut needs tightening (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers side handbrake slow

Pass 27 May 2021 124,993 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 118,674 miles

hand brake only just met requirements

Fail 12 Jul 2019 118,674 miles

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

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 12 Jul 2018 113,603 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 109,384 miles

Re-test carried out by C Powell

Fail 25 May 2017 109,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 89,441 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn on edges of treads

Centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear exhaust mount post broken free

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2015 75,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center rear exhaust mount post broken free

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2014 53,573 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,168 miles

both fronttyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,478 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2011 32,421 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 32,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,509 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,807 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,664 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 20,664 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BN54 NLE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BN54 NLE, 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 BN54 NLE registered?

BN54 NLE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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