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FD05 HWW

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,449 mi
Last recorded170,449 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 170,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 163,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,925 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 157,925 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 150,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 143,329 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 136,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,864 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 118,988 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 118,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 105,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 91,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 66,183 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,113 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 61,113 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,567 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,351 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 44,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 28,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,574 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 HWW is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD05 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

FD05 HWW is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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