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LB05 HMG

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,918 mi
Last recorded135,918 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 135,918 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 135,917 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 130,990 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 126,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 110,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 101,999 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,834 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 94,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,112 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,085 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs corroded

all tyres badly cracked on inner and outer tread

under tray / covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 17 Oct 2017 74,081 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs corroded

all tyres badly cracked on inner and outer tread

under tray / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Nov 2016 69,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks around all tyres

front number plate lettering starting to fade

movement in front axle wishbone bushes

offside front amber marker light not working

slight corrosion on chassis and sills

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 2 Nov 2016 69,085 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 54% / offside slow in operation (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks around all tyres

front number plate lettering starting to fade

movement in front axle wishbone bushes

offside front amber marker light not working

slight corrosion on chassis and sills

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners suspect low (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners suspect low (3.5.1g)

Remove all wheels to check the condition of the brake pads

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 55,033 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,168 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,255 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,038 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LB05 HMG is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB05 HMG, 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 LB05 HMG registered?

LB05 HMG is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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