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SW05 HDO

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,225 mi
Last recorded81,225 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 81,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 79,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,059 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 71,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 68,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 65,672 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 65,489 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,295 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,618 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,812 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre starting to get bald inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 49,041 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,326 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,232 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 42,232 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,673 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 38,673 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,410 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 28,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 23,424 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 23,424 miles

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

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 HDO is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW05 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

SW05 HDO is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is SW05 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 HDO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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