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PL05 HVM

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,028 mi
Last recorded142,028 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 142,028 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 141,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,479 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 128,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,032 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 121,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,202 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakediscs worn & corroded, also frpnt brakepads look low & worn

Fail 30 Jul 2013 107,201 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brakediscs worn & corroded, also frpnt brakepads look low & worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 104,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,447 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 98,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,755 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 95,852 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 89,689 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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PL05 HVM is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PL05 HVM, 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 PL05 HVM registered?

PL05 HVM is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is PL05 HVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 HVM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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