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LT05 XME

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,926 mi
Last recorded57,926 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XME
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,926 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 57,926 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,656 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,063 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 47,031 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 37,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 105,793 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 105,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 89,146 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 89,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 73,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,016 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 55,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 41,120 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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LT05 XME is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT05 XME, 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 LT05 XME registered?

LT05 XME is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LT05 XME safe to buy?

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