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RN05 ETV

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,584 mi
Last recorded204,584 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 ETV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 204,584 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror slightly damaged and secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 201,683 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog light not working + Lens broken

Pass 9 Mar 2021 198,607 miles

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2020 195,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 195,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 192,720 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 192,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 189,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Len's missing (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 21 Feb 2018 189,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Len's missing (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 6 Feb 2017 183,794 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 183,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working lens missing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 172,309 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust mountings broken (close to failure)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 172,211 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect suspect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust mountings broken (close to failure)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 165,148 miles

Exhaust mounting broken. Exhaust not likely to fall off

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 165,148 miles

Exhaust mounting broken. Exhaust not likely to fall off

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 157,816 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 152,531 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 149,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 148,323 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 125,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 74,397 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 47,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside headlamp motor not working

Pass 15 Jul 2008 47,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside headlamp motor not working

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RN05 ETV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ETV, 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 RN05 ETV registered?

RN05 ETV is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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