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RA05 YFZ

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,431 mi
Last recorded162,431 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 YFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 162,431 miles

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 12 Jun 2021 161,654 miles

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 23 Jun 2020 160,510 miles

parking brake lever needs ajusment

Pass 27 Apr 2019 152,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 28 Apr 2018 152,012 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 145,399 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 145,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 140,202 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2015 138,580 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 131,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 119,069 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 112,379 miles

minor chips in swept area

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 10 Apr 2012 112,379 miles

minor chips in swept area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Apr 2011 104,308 miles

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

minbor chips in windscreen

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,308 miles

minbor chips in windscreen

rear number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,199 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 87,199 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

N/s/front ytre cut in tread close to cords

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2008 76,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 76,498 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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RA05 YFZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RA05 YFZ, 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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RA05 YFZ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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