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K17 APW

2005 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,130 mi
Last recorded76,130 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 APW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 76,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 75,384 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 74,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,090 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 73,349 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,933 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 72,614 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 71,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 69,205 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 69,205 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,347 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 59,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,177 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 57,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,180 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,458 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 44,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,188 miles

o/s/f wishbone bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/r wheel has slight noise when rotated

Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,047 miles

o/s/r lamp has crack in lense.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 30,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r lamp has crack in lense.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,292 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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K17 APW is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 K17 APW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K17 APW registered?

K17 APW is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is K17 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 APW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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