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HJ05 KTA

2005 Volvo S80

Red Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

773,015 mi
Last recorded773,015 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 KTA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 773,015 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 728,901 miles

drivers seat in poor condition

engine managment light is on

Pass 30 Jul 2013 673,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 619,513 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 619,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

anti skid & engine malfunction warning illuminated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 546,282 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 472,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 437,043 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 437,041 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 346,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 251,405 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 16 Jul 2007 251,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 143,562 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 143,562 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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HJ05 KTA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HJ05 KTA, 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 HJ05 KTA registered?

HJ05 KTA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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