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YT05 XFY

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,035 mi
Last recorded207,035 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 XFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 207,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 167,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 157,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

OIL LEAK

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

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK

Pass 26 Nov 2014 155,578 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 155,578 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 152,075 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 152,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 144,863 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belts.

Front registration plate damaged partly affecting characters.

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

Nearside indicator side repeater slightly discoloured.

Rear exhaust mountings fractured but missing.

offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 137,656 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 137,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 133,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 128,047 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly detteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2009 128,047 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly detteriorated

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 107,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,655 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 8 Jul 2008 85,877 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YT05 XFY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YT05 XFY, 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 YT05 XFY registered?

YT05 XFY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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