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GX05 TZJ

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,542 mi
Last recorded146,542 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 TZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,542 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near rear subframe mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 137,056 miles

front brake discs + pads on limit for wear

rear coil springs starting to corrode

slight wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2022 131,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 127,017 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 123,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 123,324 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 115,929 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front movement in tie rod joint

Fail 16 Feb 2018 108,468 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front movement in tie rod joint

Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,707 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 94,530 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 94,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,693 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 68,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 61,758 miles

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT WEAR ON N/S/F ,and both rear brake discs also discs rusty

wear on offside brake disc especially inside edge BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 9 Sep 2010 56,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,635 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 42,866 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 11 Sep 2009 42,866 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,133 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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GX05 TZJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GX05 TZJ, 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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GX05 TZJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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