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PJ05 YMZ

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

220,871 mi
Last recorded220,871 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 220,871 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge, o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 214,022 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 213,827 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jul 2013 206,460 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 1 Jul 2013 206,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 184,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 163,973 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front abs sensor wires is rubbing on the anti roll bar links

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

both rear tyres are worn uneven

Pass 10 Jun 2011 163,973 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front abs sensor wires is rubbing on the anti roll bar links

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

both rear tyres are worn uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2010 152,664 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 152,664 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 141,777 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 141,773 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 141,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 111,721 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2008 111,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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PJ05 YMZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 PJ05 YMZ, 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 PJ05 YMZ registered?

PJ05 YMZ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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