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2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,804 mi
Last recorded136,804 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 BUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 136,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 130,590 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Underbody is covered in under seal

Fail 9 May 2023 130,588 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Underbody is covered in under seal

Pass 11 May 2022 124,592 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside and brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 11 May 2022 124,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside and brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 5 May 2021 119,994 miles

Underbody corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 119,994 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2020 117,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 113,006 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner rack joints have slight movement

Pass 2 May 2018 105,838 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 99,583 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 96,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 87,680 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 87,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 81,746 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,446 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,672 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,032 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,094 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

slight scoring on o/s/r brake disc

Fail 8 Jun 2010 50,094 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

slight scoring on o/s/r brake disc

Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,252 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,977 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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R26 BUY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R26 BUY, 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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R26 BUY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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