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PX05 WFE

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,025 mi
Last recorded165,025 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX05 WFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 165,025 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F + N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 165,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F + N/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 161,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 147,820 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 138,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 129,567 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,270 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,639 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 79,051 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,187 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 63,586 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2014 58,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside handbrake binding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,606 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,368 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 40,076 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,652 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 33,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,828 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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PX05 WFE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX05 WFE, 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 PX05 WFE registered?

PX05 WFE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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