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KS05 DPZ

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,715 mi
Last recorded191,715 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 DPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 191,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 190,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 189,754 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 189,754 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 188,649 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACES CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 187,367 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS DAMAGED

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT OUTER WALLS SCUFFED AND TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 185,689 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LIGHT UNIT DAMAGE

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 182,084 miles

FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSES CRACKED & NEARSIDE NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 182,078 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSES CRACKED & NEARSIDE NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 178,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 178,819 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 175,109 miles

ALL COIL SPRINGS STARTING TO CORRODE

BOTH FRONT MARKER LIGHTS NOT WORKING

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORRODING

O/S FRONT , FRONT INNER WISHBONE BUSH PERISHING

Pass 31 Mar 2016 172,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front marker lights not working

Pass 27 Mar 2015 167,872 miles

both front fog lamps broken

both front marker lights not working

Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,168 miles

both front fog lamps damaged

both front tyre inner edges getting low

n/s front wheel has slight binding

outer front brake pads becoming low

Fail 25 Mar 2014 145,166 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front fog lamps damaged

both front tyre inner edges getting low

brake fluid getting low

n/s front wheel has slight binding

outer front brake pads becoming low

Pass 25 Mar 2013 131,701 miles

both front fog lamps broken

Pass 11 Apr 2012 117,023 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 116,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,063 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP BROKEN

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,075 miles

N/S FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,131 miles

n/s front fog lamp broken

Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,633 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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KS05 DPZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KS05 DPZ, 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 KS05 DPZ registered?

KS05 DPZ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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