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T51 TBA

2005 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT51 TBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 104,150 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2026 104,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 103,571 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,129 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN TO 3-4MM APPROX, LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN TO 3-4MM APPROX, LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 98,370 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 95,122 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 95,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,669 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 92,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front brake discs lipped

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 86,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close to wear bars

Fail 31 Aug 2017 86,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting close to wear bars

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,170 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,632 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 74,988 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly worn on edges {daul thread}

nearside rear tyre has x2 puntures

Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,988 miles

nearside rear tyre has x2 puntures

both rear tyres badly worn on edges {daul thread}

Fail 12 Mar 2013 69,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake inbalance 22% max allowed 25%

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,743 miles

front brake inbalance 22% max allowed 25%

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 61,097 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 61,097 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 53,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,510 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,620 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 30,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise front tyres

advise handbrake travel

advise offside rear lens

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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T51 TBA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 T51 TBA, 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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T51 TBA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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