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KG05 BVY

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,517 mi
Last recorded221,517 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 221,517 miles

All brake discs corroded

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 221,513 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 192,090 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 141,546 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 141,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 25 May 2010 88,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2010 88,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,238 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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KG05 BVY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KG05 BVY, 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 KG05 BVY registered?

KG05 BVY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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