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SK05 TGY

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,101 mi
Last recorded149,101 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 TGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 149,101 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and outer cover missing (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 149,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and outer cover missing (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 137,662 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 137,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 135,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 135,057 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 130,301 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 115,218 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 109,064 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 102,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 93,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 81,419 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 72,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,041 miles

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

Offside Outer 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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SK05 TGY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SK05 TGY, 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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SK05 TGY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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