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LD05 OVH

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,881 mi
Last recorded39,881 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 OVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 39,881 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 35,506 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 33,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 31,466 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 31,465 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 30,046 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 30,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 28,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,267 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 27,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 24,204 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 21,712 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 19,388 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

offside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 14 Jan 2016 16,555 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 12,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 8,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 8,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,574 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 8,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 8,540 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 7,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 6,828 miles

Front number plate cracked but not misread.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 6,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front number plate cracked but not misread.

Near side front tyre outer side wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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
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LD05 OVH is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LD05 OVH, 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 LD05 OVH registered?

LD05 OVH is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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