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EF54 LFJ

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,849 mi
Last recorded177,849 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 LFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 177,849 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/r tyre's getting low 3mm

wear to rear anti roll bar D rubbers

Pass 5 Nov 2021 174,227 miles

wear to o/s/r anti roll bar D rubber

Pass 30 Nov 2020 171,833 miles

both front tyres have heavy inner edge wear

wear to both rear D rubbers

Pass 4 Nov 2019 168,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 16 Nov 2018 160,449 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal split but still sealing OK

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 160,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal split but still sealing OK

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 149,994 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 149,994 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 140,428 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 128,703 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 117,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 106,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 90,311 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,866 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 67,038 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,892 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 40,993 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,292 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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EF54 LFJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF54 LFJ, 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 EF54 LFJ registered?

EF54 LFJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 January 2005.

Is EF54 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 LFJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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