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RN05 LPL

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

253,504 mi
Last recorded253,504 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 LPL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 253,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 247,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front play on wheel

Fail 4 Feb 2016 247,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 20 Feb 2012 144,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 141,903 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 134,170 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 124,344 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 124,344 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 104,538 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 LPL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RN05 LPL, 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 LPL registered?

RN05 LPL is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is RN05 LPL safe to buy?

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