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SO05 FKN

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

170,765 mi
Last recorded170,765 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 FKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 170,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake has only just met the requirements

Pass 23 Jul 2015 162,937 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 162,937 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 156,502 miles

ns front brake binding

Fail 17 Jul 2014 156,502 miles

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

ns front brake binding

Pass 5 Jul 2013 145,532 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 145,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 138,225 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 127,669 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 127,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 120,609 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,511 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 102,508 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 74,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 74,141 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Marker light showen white

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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SO05 FKN is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO05 FKN, 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 SO05 FKN registered?

SO05 FKN is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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