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PN05 XZA

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,601 mi
Last recorded205,601 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 205,601 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 205,601 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2020 198,219 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 198,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Been run soft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 188,300 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 188,300 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 175,855 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 175,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Side marker (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 163,643 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 163,643 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 150,814 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 150,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2015 137,641 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 137,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,680 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 118,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 118,219 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,838 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,080 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 87,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,434 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 48,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,853 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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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PN05 XZA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PN05 XZA, 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 PN05 XZA registered?

PN05 XZA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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