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RJ55 BJV

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

284,376 mi
Last recorded284,376 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 BJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 284,376 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016
Pass 14 Oct 2015 221,166 miles

parking brake noisey

suspension bushes worn

travel on handbrake

Fail 13 Oct 2015 221,070 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

suspension bushes worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 191,402 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil under engine

Fail 13 Oct 2014 191,402 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil under engine

Pass 15 Oct 2013 160,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Oct 2012 133,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Oct 2011 110,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,060 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 2 Oct 2009 81,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,799 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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RJ55 BJV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ55 BJV, 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 RJ55 BJV registered?

RJ55 BJV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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