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HY05 WCU

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,244 mi
Last recorded155,244 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 WCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 155,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front water in indicator lamp

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front water in indicator lamp

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear baffles loose in silencer

Fail 5 Feb 2024 155,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front water in indicator lamp

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front water in indicator lamp

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear baffles loose in silencer

Pass 3 Feb 2023 149,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front window faulty

Fail 3 Feb 2023 149,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front window faulty

Pass 26 Jan 2022 145,505 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 145,500 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mountings corroded broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 139,820 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 139,815 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 136,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 136,171 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 134,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 131,252 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 129,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (6.3.1d)

Fuel Cap Sealing Washer Perished

Fail 13 Feb 2015 120,326 miles

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

rear silencer mounting bracket becoming corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 120,326 miles

rear silencer mounting bracket becoming corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 110,511 miles

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

rear silencer mounting bracket becoming corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 110,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer mounting bracket becoming corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 99,415 miles

nearside and offside front suspension bottom arm rubber bushes becoming perished

offside screenwasher t piece leaking

Fail 13 Feb 2012 90,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,928 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,630 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,587 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 70,587 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 59,561 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,145 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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HY05 WCU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HY05 WCU, 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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HY05 WCU is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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