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LB05 ZVZ

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

281,918 mi
Last recorded281,918 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 281,918 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 281,171 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light lens cracked

offside front wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2013 249,837 miles

Nearside front fog lamp not working & damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 245,530 miles

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

Nearside front fog lamp not working & damaged

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 204,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 160,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 117,563 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 114,552 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 114,552 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 82,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 ZVZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ registered?

LB05 ZVZ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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