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PJ54 MTE

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,192 mi
Last recorded176,192 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 MTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 176,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 156,889 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 136,009 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 135,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 120,578 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 120,578 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 126,436 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 113,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 113,358 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 85,556 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 64,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 64,316 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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PJ54 MTE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ54 MTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ54 MTE registered?

PJ54 MTE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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