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SN05 GDX

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,398 mi
Last recorded177,398 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 GDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 177,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2013 177,398 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 162,793 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 145,713 miles

advise discs worn

advise engine management light on on dash

advise power service light on dash

Fail 7 Apr 2011 145,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

advise discs worn

advise engine management light on on dash

advise power service light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2010 125,585 miles

front bushes on nearside and offside front wishbones slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2010 127,568 miles

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

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

front bushes on nearside and offside front wishbones slight play

front tyres low at edges

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,485 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 96,485 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SN05 GDX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SN05 GDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN05 GDX registered?

SN05 GDX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is SN05 GDX safe to buy?

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