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OE05 FVC

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,261 mi
Last recorded164,261 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 FVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 164,261 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

rear seat belts not checked - 2 child seats fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2016 164,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

rear seat belts not checked - 2 child seats fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 152,627 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 18 Oct 2014 146,016 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 18 Nov 2013 141,954 miles

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 3 Jan 2013 126,780 miles

both rear tyes worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

signs of front wheels rubbing inner wheel arches on full lock clear at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2012 103,166 miles

signs of rubbing on front inner wheel arches both sides

some wear in both front lock stops

Pass 2 Feb 2011 84,218 miles

offside rear tyre tread low

some wear and wearlips to front discs

Fail 1 Feb 2011 84,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre tread low

some wear and wearlips to front discs

Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,011 miles

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 1 Jun 2009 57,082 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 38,575 miles

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

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

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

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
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OE05 FVC is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE05 FVC, 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 OE05 FVC registered?

OE05 FVC is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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