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S80 RLS

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,277 mi
Last recorded100,277 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 RLS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2026 100,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Frayed and Split (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Subframe and Suspension Components are Corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,656 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,087 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 87,912 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 87,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 85,103 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 85,101 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 81,729 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 81,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,658 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 77,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 77,096 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 77,092 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,539 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf indicator lamp has slight condensation on lense

rear discs lipping

Fail 26 Jun 2014 72,069 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf indicator lamp has slight condensation on lense

rear discs lipping

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,063 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 59,674 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,674 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,072 miles

advise slight corrosion to brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2009 40,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,291 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,440 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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S80 RLS is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S80 RLS, 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 S80 RLS registered?

S80 RLS is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is S80 RLS safe to buy?

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