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MJ05 NKW

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

228,182 mi
Last recorded228,182 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 NKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 228,182 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2023 228,174 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 215,911 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 205,725 miles

Dog cage fitted on rear seat not allowing inspection of rear seat belts.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread depth and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 196,558 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror, body of phone holder removed from screen, both items left on front passenger seat. Sticker re-positioned on windscreen. ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 186,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 176,946 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 167,587 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 160,593 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 151,910 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 139,563 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 139,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 124,146 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 124,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,879 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,284 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,362 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 53,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 53,841 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 42,603 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,603 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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MJ05 NKW is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MJ05 NKW, 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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MJ05 NKW is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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