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PK54 VBT

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

240,900 mi
Last recorded240,900 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 VBT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 240,900 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlights condensated

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 240,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock to lock check (4.1.D.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlights condensated

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 240,592 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 226,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play at steering column position locking device

Pass 29 Oct 2014 226,249 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play at steering column position locking device

Fail 8 Nov 2013 205,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlamps condensated

Pass 8 Nov 2013 205,465 miles

both headlamps condensated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 180,674 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 158,176 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2011 158,176 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 109,822 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 109,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,414 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,134 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,581 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 27,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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PK54 VBT is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK54 VBT, 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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PK54 VBT is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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