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RY05 YEK

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,654 mi
Last recorded148,654 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 YEK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 148,654 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Air Freshener ()

Fail 3 Mar 2026 148,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering system fouling stop plate hanging (2.1.4 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Air Freshener ()

Pass 18 Mar 2025 145,998 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 145,993 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 143,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 143,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 142,872 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 142,380 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 142,380 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 142,015 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 140,441 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 136,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 131,043 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

We advise the CV boots are replaced A.S.A.P.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,868 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,391 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorating

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread/edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,902 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear exhaust mounting brackets deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2012 104,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 100,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,642 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,907 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,173 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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RY05 YEK is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RY05 YEK, 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 RY05 YEK registered?

RY05 YEK is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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