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S25 GSC

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

53,443 mi
Last recorded53,443 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS25 GSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 53,443 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 48,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 40,871 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 36,707 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 36,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,337 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 34,357 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,436 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,504 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 32,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg play cracked but can still be read

Fail 20 Jun 2014 30,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front reg play cracked but can still be read

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes hidden by covers

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 26,130 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,857 miles

slight play in front drop links

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,407 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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S25 GSC is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S25 GSC, 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 S25 GSC registered?

S25 GSC is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is S25 GSC safe to buy?

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