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RV55 PKF

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,846 mi
Last recorded172,846 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 PKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 172,846 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 172,842 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 159,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 146,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 146,331 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 131,165 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 131,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 114,069 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 102,804 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 77,126 miles

side skirts fitted

Pass 31 May 2012 65,014 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside side repeater indicator lens missing

offside front tyre split in outer side wall

screw in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 May 2012 64,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

near side side repeater lens missing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,870 miles

Near side mirror assy broken

Pass 11 Jan 2010 46,726 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 46,726 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,645 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,995 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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RV55 PKF is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV55 PKF, 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 RV55 PKF registered?

RV55 PKF is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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