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TEZ 3036

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,219 mi
Last recorded188,219 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 3036
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 188,219 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish/crack on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 188,218 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish/crack on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 186,189 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 186,185 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 183,741 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs are corroded but not fractured. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre have some cracking on the outer sidewalls but deep enough to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 181,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hangar broken but still supported.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 180,231 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 178,680 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 178,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 176,183 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 173,707 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 173,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 168,525 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 168,525 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 157,811 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 146,835 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)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 146,835 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 133,695 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 133,695 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 119,985 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 106,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 93,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,291 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,654 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,044 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,629 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,629 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake excessive travel

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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TEZ 3036 is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TEZ 3036, 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 TEZ 3036 registered?

TEZ 3036 is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is TEZ 3036 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TEZ 3036 shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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