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SA05 AON

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,520 mi
Last recorded129,520 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 AON
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 129,520 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 129,520 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Both coil springs badly corroded.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak.

Fail 27 Aug 2020 129,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Power steering component insecure gaiter insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring worn springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 126,801 miles

Both Rear Handbrake Effort Low

Both Rear Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

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

Handbrake Lever Is Little Bit High + Has Play

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 123,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 119,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

unable to check outer sills due too plastic trims

Fail 13 Sep 2017 119,390 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s front inner wings and wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

unable to check outer sills due too plastic trims

Fail 22 Aug 2017 119,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement SEIZED (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 113,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUSPENSION TOP (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 113,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SUSPENSION TOP (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUSPENSION TOP (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,939 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 98,324 miles

rear floor and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,428 miles

vehicle underside slight corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2013 91,281 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle underside slight corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,616 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 75,393 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,048 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 49,399 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SA05 AON is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA05 AON, 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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SA05 AON is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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