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FE05 PJX

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

121,613 mi
Last recorded121,613 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PJX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 121,613 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/weak support (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 121,396 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 120,683 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 118,406 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,035 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 116,035 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,824 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,593 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,350 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 78,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 73,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,855 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 66,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,697 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 58,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 51,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,113 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,798 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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FE05 PJX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FE05 PJX, 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 FE05 PJX registered?

FE05 PJX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is FE05 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 PJX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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