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FH54 BDO

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,293 mi
Last recorded189,293 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 BDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 189,293 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 189,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/5017 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 177,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 164,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 164,858 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 159,993 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 159,993 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 155,116 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 150,958 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 143,078 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 134,466 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 125,691 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 116,971 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,663 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 98,913 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 90,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,912 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,375 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2009 71,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 64,712 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 64,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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FH54 BDO is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH54 BDO, 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 FH54 BDO registered?

FH54 BDO is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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