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ML54 VKX

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,502 mi
Last recorded172,502 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 172,502 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 172,500 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 159,440 miles

front brake discs surface corrosion

park brake only just meets efficiency

Fail 3 Feb 2020 159,440 miles

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

front brake discs surface corrosion

park brake only just meets efficiency

Pass 16 Feb 2019 149,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 134,992 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 122,356 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 117,727 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 117,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 109,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,792 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 93,671 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 90,314 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 79,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 71,078 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 71,078 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,540 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 45,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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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ML54 VKX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML54 VKX, 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 ML54 VKX registered?

ML54 VKX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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