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FL05 EWB

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,124 mi
Last recorded172,124 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 EWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 172,124 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 161,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s marker lights inop.

o/s/r lamp broken

Fail 4 Oct 2016 161,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s marker lights inop.

o/s/r lamp broken

Pass 3 Feb 2012 110,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 98,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,306 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 92,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,604 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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FL05 EWB is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL05 EWB, 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 FL05 EWB registered?

FL05 EWB is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is FL05 EWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 EWB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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