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KY05 CWA

2005 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,892 mi
Last recorded121,892 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 CWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 121,892 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 115,793 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 115,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 108,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 108,047 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 107,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,049 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 85,353 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 84,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 123,103 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 123,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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KY05 CWA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 KY05 CWA, 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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KY05 CWA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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