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BU05 YAV

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,329 mi
Last recorded148,329 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 148,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 139,785 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 139,779 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 139,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,762 miles

both front tyres some wear edges

offside front wishbone rear bush seperating

possible very slight play to nearside front track rod end

slight perishing rear tyres

Fail 2 Mar 2017 117,762 miles

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

both front tyres some wear edges

offside front wishbone rear bush seperating

possible very slight play to nearside front track rod end

slight perishing rear tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2016 103,188 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre outer side wall

wear to front tyres edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 89,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,508 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres worn on outer edges recomend new tyes

Fail 23 Feb 2013 70,730 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 70,730 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 50,668 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 43,296 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,754 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,817 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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BU05 YAV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU05 YAV, 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 BU05 YAV registered?

BU05 YAV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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