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LR05 ZVO

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,328 mi
Last recorded240,328 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 240,328 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 240,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 233,437 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 231,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 231,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 217,889 miles

warning triangle light on dash illuminated

Fail 8 Jan 2013 217,879 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Compliancy work offside and nearside rear doors and body work needs scratches removing/ a)front bumper requires attention/ oil level low.

warning triangle light on dash illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2012 208,208 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 207,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

compliancy fails and mot advisory front and rear bumpers in poor condition.

offside rear door slightly dented

oil level on minimum

Pass 22 Nov 2011 196,286 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 196,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

compliancy front bumper needs attention lower section all round

compliancy nearside front indicator full of water

Pass 19 May 2011 185,553 miles

chip in passenger side of screen

Fail 11 May 2011 185,071 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 5 Nov 2010 173,313 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing close to limits

near side rear outer tail light out

off side headlamp bulb fitted wrong but not dazzling other road users

sticker near side lower screen

Fail 5 Nov 2010 173,309 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

all tyres wearing close to limits

near side rear outer tail light out

off side headlamp bulb fitted wrong but not dazzling other road users

sticker near side lower screen

Pass 3 Nov 2009 153,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper nearside badly dented

Fail 29 Oct 2009 153,577 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front bumper nearside badly dented

needs old stickers removing from screen

Pass 12 Sep 2008 126,004 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 ZVO is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZVO, 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 ZVO is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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