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EA05 TWM

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

264,168 mi
Last recorded264,168 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 TWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 264,168 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 256,668 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 256,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 247,146 miles

black smoke from exhaust during first accelerations but cleared adequately and just passed emissions test

both rear tyres are worn on outer edges and close to legal limit

scuff marks on front inner wings/arches but tyres not seen fouling during full lock test

Pass 24 May 2011 238,913 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 223,033 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 190,035 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake discs, inner surfaces slightly worn

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 190,035 miles

Front brake discs, inner surfaces slightly worn

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 152,795 miles

centre exhaust support bracket heavy corrosion

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to split

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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EA05 TWM is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EA05 TWM, 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 EA05 TWM registered?

EA05 TWM is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EA05 TWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 TWM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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