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SV05 XGX

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,920 mi
Last recorded109,920 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 XGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,920 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,734 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 98,123 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 89,129 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,797 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 80,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,536 miles

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/Heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 78,536 miles

Coil spring corroded All Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn/Heated (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Cracking And Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 70,215 miles

Front signs of wheels fouling inner arches

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2018 70,214 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front signs of wheels fouling inner arches

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,081 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 62,081 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,290 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 50,240 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,493 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 46,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 43,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,433 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,335 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,234 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 30,234 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,032 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,246 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SV05 XGX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SV05 XGX, 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 SV05 XGX registered?

SV05 XGX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is SV05 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 XGX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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