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DE05 XAU

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

209,008 mi
Last recorded209,008 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 209,008 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 209,005 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 198,586 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 198,586 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 173,949 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 173,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 151,257 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 151,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 127,835 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 127,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 101,564 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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DE05 XAU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DE05 XAU, 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 DE05 XAU registered?

DE05 XAU is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is DE05 XAU safe to buy?

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