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LS05 SYE

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,363 mi
Last recorded152,363 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 152,363 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 142,683 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 124,883 miles

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

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 1 Sep 2018 124,883 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb in mount the wrong way! (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 120,788 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 120,788 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 110,819 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 110,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 16 May 2014 109,817 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel tank has misting of diesel all around it

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs malfunction message on dash

Fail 12 Apr 2012 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs malfunction message on dash

Pass 19 Jan 2011 83,643 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,171 miles

both front tyres starting to show signs of wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre has small cut on outer wall

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Jan 2009 57,436 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,818 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,686 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 28,264 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 19,395 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 SYE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LS05 SYE, 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 LS05 SYE registered?

LS05 SYE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LS05 SYE safe to buy?

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