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GY05 KCF

2005 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,698 mi
Last recorded126,698 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 KCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 126,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 121,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 117,800 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 112,273 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 108,343 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,974 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 98,383 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 91,868 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 84,878 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 84,878 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 77,712 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 70,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,766 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,766 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,739 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,289 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 35,087 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,369 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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GY05 KCF is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GY05 KCF, 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 GY05 KCF registered?

GY05 KCF is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is GY05 KCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 KCF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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