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RJ05 ZKV

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,727 mi
Last recorded182,727 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 ZKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 182,727 miles

Front fog lamps inop

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long

Fail 3 Jan 2023 182,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front fog lamps inop

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 22 Dec 2021 155,078 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 155,076 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside front fog light inop.

Offside plate light inop.

One offside rear side light inop.

Pass 17 Dec 2020 155,056 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 155,042 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 154,973 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 154,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 154,278 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 154,278 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 144,902 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 144,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 116,932 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 5 Jun 2013 90,696 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,040 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,970 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,878 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 47,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,875 miles

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

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

nail in near/side rear tyre.outside of tread.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 32,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in near/side rear tyre.outside of tread.

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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RJ05 ZKV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ05 ZKV, 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 RJ05 ZKV registered?

RJ05 ZKV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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