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KW05 SRV

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

243,145 mi
Last recorded243,145 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 SRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 243,145 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2020 220,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Oct 2020 220,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Apr 2019 200,101 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 195,352 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 195,351 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced little to no effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 166,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 149,771 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 140,056 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 140,056 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 124,358 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,269 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 108,269 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,049 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,869 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,933 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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KW05 SRV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KW05 SRV, 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 KW05 SRV registered?

KW05 SRV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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