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SW05 AXB

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,391 mi
Last recorded141,391 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 AXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 141,391 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired top of front suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 140,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 May 2024 140,537 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2023 138,911 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 138,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 136,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 129,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 125,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 120,317 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 120,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 113,364 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 107,877 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 107,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,575 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,928 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,355 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 70,015 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

center seatbelt stock casing broken but still secure

Pass 26 May 2011 48,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 48,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 37,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 37,223 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 May 2009 31,857 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 31,853 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2008 24,130 miles

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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SW05 AXB is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SW05 AXB, 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 SW05 AXB registered?

SW05 AXB is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is SW05 AXB safe to buy?

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