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ML05 XSJ

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,775 mi
Last recorded159,775 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 XSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 159,775 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 154,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 147,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 147,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2018 136,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 126,816 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,237 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 112,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake squeel when on parking brake roller test..

warning message/light on dash before test nothing on during or after test possible intermittent.....

Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake squeel when on parking brake roller test..

warning message/light on dash before test nothing on during or after test possible intermittent.....

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,943 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,942 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2012 90,088 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 82,997 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 79,895 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 69,208 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,866 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,416 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 XSJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML05 XSJ, 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 XSJ registered?

ML05 XSJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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