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SW05 KVS

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,507 mi
Last recorded68,507 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 KVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,507 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 68,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 63,588 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,321 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear/centre exhaust mounting corroded and broken way

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2013 59,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Off side front tyre wearing uneven,advise g/o

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear/centre exhaust mounting corroded and broken way

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side wiper smearing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,052 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jul 2012 56,052 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2011 52,722 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 52,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 17 Sep 2008 27,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

advise offside rear tyre slight cut in tread

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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SW05 KVS is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

SW05 KVS is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is SW05 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 KVS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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