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LS05 FFG

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

288,371 mi
Last recorded288,371 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FFG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 288,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 288,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 273,204 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 273,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 256,571 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 256,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 237,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

judder on rear brakes

pitting on rear brake discs

Fail 29 Jul 2013 237,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

judder on rear brakes

pitting on rear brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2012 210,955 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust system brackets are corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 196,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 182,070 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 163,097 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 163,061 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE ON WEAR BARS

REAR EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED

Pass 6 Nov 2009 145,970 miles

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

minor marks to windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2009 145,970 miles

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

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

minor marks to windscreen

Pass 19 May 2009 125,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 125,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 111,528 miles

both o/s tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 May 2008 97,625 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,816 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,394 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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LS05 FFG is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS05 FFG, 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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LS05 FFG is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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