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ML05 DCF

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,610 mi
Last recorded77,610 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre light cracking

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 77,610 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre light cracking

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,502 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 52,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2014 52,442 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,064 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,967 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 21,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,296 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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ML05 DCF is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML05 DCF, 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 ML05 DCF registered?

ML05 DCF is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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The MOT history for ML05 DCF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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