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RV05 VGM

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,666 mi
Last recorded165,666 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 VGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 165,666 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 152,961 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 152,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 147,148 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers broken but system supported

Pass 15 Jan 2021 137,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 133,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 133,209 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 125,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 125,130 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,022 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 108,258 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2016 98,631 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 81,025 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2013 73,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 73,689 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 66,033 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 66,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2011 58,342 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 58,342 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 48,405 miles

Plastic sill panels fitted

Fail 14 May 2010 48,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Plastic sill panels fitted

Pass 15 May 2009 36,193 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 29,520 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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RV05 VGM is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RV05 VGM, 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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RV05 VGM is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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