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DN05 LZV

2005 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

206,212 mi
Last recorded206,212 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2013 206,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 206,212 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 204,286 miles

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

front/rear brake discs. o/s rear handbrake jus met limits, may require adjustment or repair.

Pass 12 Jul 2012 204,286 miles

front/rear brake discs. o/s rear handbrake jus met limits, may require adjustment or repair.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 180,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside CV boot leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 180,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside CV boot leaking grease

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2010 149,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 149,153 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 118,829 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)

nearside front tyre cut deep on outer sidewall (cords not exposed)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2009 118,829 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

nearside front tyre cut deep on outer sidewall (cords not exposed)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edges

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 91,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DN05 LZV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 DN05 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

DN05 LZV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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