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NL05 TLV

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,964 mi
Last recorded150,964 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 TLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 150,964 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 150,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 143,090 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake clip loose

Fail 10 Aug 2021 143,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake clip loose

Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,872 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,267 miles

All coil springs showing corrosion

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Window insecure on operation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 134,267 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All coil springs showing corrosion

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Window insecure on operation

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,041 miles

Advice wheel alignment due to extra wear on tyre edges.

Body has slight corrosion Both sides inner sills in front of rear wheels. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,360 miles

slight uneven wear to rear tyres

Fail 30 Mar 2017 119,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight uneven wear to rear tyres

Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,750 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 22 Mar 2014 74,230 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 74,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust mount loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,551 miles

centre exhaust mountings have corroded and broken

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 46,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,968 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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NL05 TLV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green 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 NL05 TLV, 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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NL05 TLV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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