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CV55 OTE

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,231 mi
Last recorded158,231 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 OTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 158,231 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 158,231 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing both sides (10.1 (a))

Front Track rod end seriously misaligned both sides (2.1.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail both sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 154,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 149,435 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 149,261 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 145,177 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 136,350 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 134,941 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 120,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,768 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,952 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 111,952 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 103,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,546 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate cracked

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

slight scuff to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,804 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,126 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 45,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CV55 OTE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV55 OTE, 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 CV55 OTE registered?

CV55 OTE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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