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CM05 CEM

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

127,755 mi
Last recorded127,755 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 CEM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 127,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fr bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 120,919 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 114,222 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 110,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,145 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 96,613 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre inner and outer edges worn and perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Slightly perishing ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,533 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,227 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 85,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 83,731 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 82,145 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,902 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,624 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,551 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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CM05 CEM is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CM05 CEM, 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 CM05 CEM registered?

CM05 CEM is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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