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FD05 FCU

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,992 mi
Last recorded163,992 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 FCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 163,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 155,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 152,069 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 146,925 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 146,925 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 142,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 140,374 miles

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 14 Oct 2020 140,374 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jun 2019 136,818 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges 215/55/16

Fail 17 Jun 2019 136,818 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges 215/55/16

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 130,294 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 130,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 124,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,899 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 113,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 107,774 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 102,112 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 97,831 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 97,831 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 20 Jun 2011 93,436 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 93,436 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 85,783 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 78,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,527 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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FD05 FCU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD05 FCU, 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 FD05 FCU registered?

FD05 FCU is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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