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VE05 BJY

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,154 mi
Last recorded77,154 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,154 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate SRS Airbag urgent service message displayed on the instrument cluster. (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 75,771 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 75,768 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,475 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,064 miles

advise park brake inspection and adjust ns/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,908 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly miss-shaped / wearing low

Pass 12 May 2011 65,050 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,053 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 56,053 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 45,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 34,317 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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VE05 BJY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VE05 BJY, 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 VE05 BJY registered?

VE05 BJY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is VE05 BJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 BJY shows 11 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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