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RE05 ZYV

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,735 mi
Last recorded171,735 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 171,735 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 168,998 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Fail 10 Aug 2020 168,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Fog light inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 163,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 157,090 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 153,967 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 153,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers and undertrays

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 146,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre very badly worn on inside edge

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake only just met min rec of 16% system needs ajustment or repair

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 135,444 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2015 135,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2014 122,949 miles

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

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 17 Jun 2014 122,949 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 11 Jun 2013 110,870 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,344 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust in a stable condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 95,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 69,749 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 69,749 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,760 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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RE05 ZYV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE05 ZYV, 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 RE05 ZYV registered?

RE05 ZYV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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