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CE05 KSX

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

149,583 mi
Last recorded149,583 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 KSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 149,583 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2025 149,579 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Sep 2024 139,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 131,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 131,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,916 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 105,359 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 101,598 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 99,963 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 98,617 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,986 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 83,000 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,000 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,108 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 69,621 miles

condensation in o/s headlight

n/s front side light lense broken

Fail 8 Feb 2013 69,621 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in o/s headlight

n/s front side light lense broken

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,740 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,890 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,852 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 18 Feb 2009 36,238 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,613 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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CE05 KSX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 CE05 KSX, 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 CE05 KSX registered?

CE05 KSX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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