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DG05 XVA

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,341 mi
Last recorded164,341 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2015 164,341 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 164,341 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in gearbox mounting

Pass 24 Dec 2014 152,450 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 152,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 145,126 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 145,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 131,273 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 131,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 116,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 10 May 2012 116,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 25 May 2011 101,581 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

steering lock stops worn

Fail 25 May 2011 101,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

steering lock stops worn

Pass 13 May 2010 85,778 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 85,778 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 71,454 miles

nearside rear sidelight iluminated to fifty percent [bulb off]

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,436 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DG05 XVA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DG05 XVA, 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 DG05 XVA registered?

DG05 XVA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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