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RF05 TLK

2005 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,882 mi
Last recorded118,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 TLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 118,882 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 118,882 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 114,400 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,706 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 113,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 112,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 109,518 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,427 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake showing some distortion when tested (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp broken

Fail 6 Jan 2016 107,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake vacuum build up too slow additional brake booster not working (3.3.E.6)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake showing some distortion when tested (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp broken

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 97,934 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 92,667 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 92,667 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,003 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 87,003 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,716 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 78,169 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,039 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 67,437 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 67,434 miles

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,000 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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RF05 TLK is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RF05 TLK, 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 RF05 TLK registered?

RF05 TLK is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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