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SA05 XDW

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,074 mi
Last recorded156,074 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 XDW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 156,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush deteriorating/weak - recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps condensated

Pass 7 Mar 2025 153,535 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

some corrosion/wear to front brake discs

Fail 6 Mar 2025 153,465 miles

Fuel pipe insecure along o/s floor pan (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust back box top skin

o/s/r outer side light not working

some corrosion/wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2024 147,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 140,795 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 132,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 126,178 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 126,065 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 119,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 113,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 109,288 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 109,288 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,207 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 105,207 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 99,942 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 90,161 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 90,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 79,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,153 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,346 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,852 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 37,593 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 29,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 20 Feb 2008 29,004 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)

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 XDW is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SA05 XDW, 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 SA05 XDW registered?

SA05 XDW is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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