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DN05 EXH

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,527 mi
Last recorded162,527 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 162,527 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 162,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 144,556 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/Nearside rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers/Under trays/Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front Tyre worn close to legal limit/Offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 144,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/Nearside rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers/Under trays/Sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front Tyre worn close to legal limit/Offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 144,553 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 139,321 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2022 139,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 134,090 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 128,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 123,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 119,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 117,642 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,155 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 111,964 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 107,522 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 101,964 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 101,961 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 97,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,182 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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,381 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Fail 7 Jul 2010 79,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs lipped and worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 64,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,570 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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DN05 EXH is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DN05 EXH, 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 DN05 EXH registered?

DN05 EXH is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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