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S80 VFL

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,080 mi
Last recorded118,080 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 VFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,080 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,193 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 113,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 113,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 105,660 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PLUG HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 105,660 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear EXHAUST CLAMP RETAINING DEVICE

Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,147 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 77,147 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,856 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 65,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,830 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 65,541 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 65,216 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 64,393 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 63,609 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)

Offside rear tyre perishing (9yrs old)

Pass 29 May 2014 63,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2014 63,180 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2013 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Nearside steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 61,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 59,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,334 miles

lock stops are worn slightly

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front comfort bushes are slightly split

slight play in both steering knuckles

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,556 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 55,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,679 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,229 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 VFL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VFL, 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 VFL registered?

S80 VFL is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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The MOT history for S80 VFL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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