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HV05 KAK

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,189 mi
Last recorded74,189 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 KAK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,617 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 73,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 72,059 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 72,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 69,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,224 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 67,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 62,709 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 58,945 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,945 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 54,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,375 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,140 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,331 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,504 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 32,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,505 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,973 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 21,973 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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HV05 KAK is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV05 KAK, 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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HV05 KAK is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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