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NL05 BXP

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,279 mi
Last recorded63,279 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 63,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,843 miles

minor exaust leak

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,616 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 54,378 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 52,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2021 52,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 50,294 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,010 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,033 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,388 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 45,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Mar 2015 42,882 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

middle exaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,397 miles

rear exaust bracket broken but exaust still is secure

Pass 20 Mar 2013 38,170 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,376 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 35,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 33,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,126 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,287 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 29,287 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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NL05 BXP is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NL05 BXP, 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 NL05 BXP registered?

NL05 BXP is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NL05 BXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 BXP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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