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DF05 DVA

2005 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

242,791 mi
Last recorded242,791 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 242,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 238,232 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 234,573 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR OUTER EDGES WEARING (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 234,573 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR OUTER EDGES WEARING (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 232,879 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Fail 12 Sep 2014 232,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2012 230,876 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 230,876 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 45,841 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 43,004 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2008 43,004 miles

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

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

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DF05 DVA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DF05 DVA, 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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DF05 DVA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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