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DG05 VUY

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,597 mi
Last recorded115,597 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 115,597 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 115,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 111,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,833 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,863 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged/faulty (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 102,906 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged/faulty (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,090 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 100,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 98,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 84,142 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 78,727 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 78,727 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 72,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,961 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,219 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 48,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,930 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads worn 70%

Pass 2 Mar 2011 35,652 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,416 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,580 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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DG05 VUY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DG05 VUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 VUY registered?

DG05 VUY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DG05 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 VUY shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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