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LR05 WDC

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

312,509 mi
Last recorded312,509 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 WDC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 312,509 miles

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2012 312,509 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 299,806 miles

play in steering rack and track rod end

Fail 5 Oct 2011 298,373 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both front tyre worn to limit and only just pass

handbrake travel

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2010 254,275 miles

nearside front tyre on inner edge

offside front wheel rim slight buckle

Fail 18 Oct 2010 253,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres on inner edges

brake fluid level

front wishbone bushes

offside front wheel rim slight buckle

offside headlamp aim

rear exhaust mounting

Pass 23 Oct 2009 191,806 miles

play in nearside steering rack only just passes

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 21 Oct 2009 191,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

handbrake travel

play in nearside steering rack only just passes

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2008 129,020 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 129,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,101 miles

offside rear roadwheel slightly buckled

Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear roadwheel slightly buckled

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,716 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 34,137 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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LR05 WDC is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LR05 WDC, 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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LR05 WDC is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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