CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP05 EHU

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,086 mi
Last recorded116,086 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 116,086 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Semaphore indicator arm missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 106,118 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,744 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,754 miles

Nearside Front lamp damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,119 miles

Nearside Front flasher lens damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 28 Sep 2020 103,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front flasher lens damaged

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,340 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 101,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,133 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,673 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,859 miles

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,928 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not deep to ply or cords

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slightly

warning light on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 83,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not deep to ply or cords

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking slightly

warning light on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 74,082 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 68,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/ sidelight dull/black

washer jets spray poor

Pass 19 Sep 2011 68,352 miles

o/s/ sidelight dull/black

washer jets spray poor

Pass 17 Sep 2010 61,957 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 54,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,188 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 47,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP05 EHU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BP05 EHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP05 EHU?

You can check the full history of BP05 EHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP05 EHU registered?

BP05 EHU is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is BP05 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 EHU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP05 EHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP05 EHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.