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PF05 YFK

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,808 mi
Last recorded151,808 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 YFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 151,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp wiper blade rubber missing likely to damage headlamp lens in operation

Offside Front headlamp wiper blade excessively deteriorated

The park brake lever working travel indicates that service is required

Fail 25 Jun 2025 151,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp levelling device not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp wiper blade rubber missing. Washer(s) also not functioning as required. As far as understood, the wiper mechanism does not work.

Offside Front headlamp main beam bulb has been incorrectly fitted

Offside Front headlamp wiper blade rubber deteriorated. Washer(s) also not functioning as required. As far as understood, the wiper mechanism does not work.

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

The front suspension nearside and offside steering lock stops are worn. It is possible the road wheels tyres could contact the inner arches when driven

Fail 17 Dec 2024 151,744 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

The nearside handbrake effort is significantly lower than the nearside when tested

The rear brake pads are worn unevenly

Pass 4 Dec 2023 137,841 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 127,568 miles

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

Offside Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Front tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

The parking brake rate of increase/decrease indicates that service is required.

Fail 14 Dec 2022 127,568 miles

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Nearside Front tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

Offside Front headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Front tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

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

The parking brake rate of increase/decrease indicates that service is required.

Pass 18 Jan 2022 118,663 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 118,663 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp broken internally (parts missing) (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 113,782 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 104,659 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,278 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 87,278 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,774 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,888 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 66,085 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 60,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,969 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,658 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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PF05 YFK is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PF05 YFK, 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 PF05 YFK registered?

PF05 YFK is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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