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R5 AJF

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,591 mi
Last recorded134,591 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 AJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 134,591 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 129,808 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 129,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 123,199 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 123,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 116,262 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,393 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 110,383 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 106,291 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 98,328 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s [border line] (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 98,328 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s & n/s [border line] (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,799 miles

Front tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Rear tyre's cracking & void of tread on outer edge's

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,941 miles

Front tyre's void of tread on inner edge's

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,257 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,459 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 70,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 65,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 60,011 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,047 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,045 miles

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

both front tryes worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,564 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 35,054 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 25,255 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 25,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R5 AJF is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R5 AJF, 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 R5 AJF registered?

R5 AJF is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is R5 AJF safe to buy?

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