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RN54 WUP

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

178,605 mi
Last recorded178,605 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 WUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 178,605 miles

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

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

under vehicle corrosion at rear

Pass 23 Nov 2024 169,423 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2023 161,208 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tow bar socket, rear fog light illuminated constantly during test

Fail 6 Dec 2023 161,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tow bar socket, rear fog light illuminated constantly during test

Fail 1 Dec 2023 161,088 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens broken

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror casing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Tow bar socket, rear fog light illuminated constantly during test

Pass 1 Dec 2022 154,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,847 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 140,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,351 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 May 2019 134,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 wheels (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2018 128,088 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,445 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 123,881 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 120,660 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 116,587 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 116,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,970 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 108,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 101,451 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,071 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 97,071 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 81,929 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)

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

condensation in O/S headlamp not affecting the beam pattern at the moment

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,638 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

condensation in os headlamp,ns beam image vague,osr tyre tread getting low,plastic oversills & front undertray fitted,high front brake imbalance,recommend secondary front brake inspection,inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,692 miles

nearside front foglight damaged

rear brake pads are getting low

undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre lightly touches underwing gaurd on full lock

Pass 25 Jan 2008 27,031 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RN54 WUP is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RN54 WUP, 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 RN54 WUP registered?

RN54 WUP is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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