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DGR 28

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

94,604 mi
Last recorded94,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGR 28
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 94,604 miles

Central Rear exhaust clamp corroded /damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2025 93,889 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 93,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 92,920 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 91,990 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 91,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 90,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 90,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 89,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 89,177 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 87,185 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 83,568 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 79,148 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 74,295 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 68,894 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2012 63,613 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 55,255 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 46,457 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 46,457 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 34,985 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,319 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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DGR 28 is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 DGR 28, 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 DGR 28 registered?

DGR 28 is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DGR 28 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGR 28 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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