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NH05 VAV

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,328 mi
Last recorded155,328 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 155,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 136,922 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 136,922 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 133,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 130,875 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 125,665 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 125,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 123,767 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 123,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 121,605 miles

Front disc rusted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 121,605 miles

Front disc rusted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 118,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 116,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 113,272 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 111,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,499 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,538 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 78,671 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 78,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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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NH05 VAV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH05 VAV, 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 NH05 VAV registered?

NH05 VAV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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