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RN05 EHO

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

203,530 mi
Last recorded203,530 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 EHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 203,530 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 203,526 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 193,826 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 189,024 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 189,024 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 179,066 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 179,066 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 170,881 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 170,881 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 160,964 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 152,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 143,578 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 143,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 132,520 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 119,597 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,919 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 83,487 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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RN05 EHO is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RN05 EHO, 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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RN05 EHO is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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