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RF55 XAW

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,439 mi
Last recorded201,439 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 XAW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 201,439 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 201,287 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 193,732 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 185,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 176,457 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 166,310 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 154,292 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 145,305 miles

front discs+pads worn

Pass 22 Nov 2012 135,593 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,046 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 112,587 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 100,100 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 100,100 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,194 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RF55 XAW is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF55 XAW, 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 RF55 XAW registered?

RF55 XAW is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is RF55 XAW safe to buy?

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