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OE05 FVY

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,365 mi
Last recorded134,365 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 FVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,365 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 129,080 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2021 129,080 miles

Position lamp not working n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 126,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 120,526 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in tread

Fail 3 Jan 2019 120,526 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre has small cracks in tread

Pass 4 Jan 2018 116,296 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing thin outer edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 110,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres on edges also showing cracks (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 110,844 miles

All position lamps not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres on edges also showing cracks (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 103,004 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,547 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 86,139 miles

o/s/r cracked and perished on outer side wall

Fail 10 Dec 2013 86,137 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r cracked and perished on outer side wall

Pass 11 Dec 2012 77,988 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 66,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

petrol flap hinge snapped

Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,300 miles

petrol flap hinge snapped

Pass 13 Dec 2010 55,088 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 55,088 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 30,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play in lower joint

Fail 9 Jun 2008 30,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play in lower joint

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 FVY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE05 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

OE05 FVY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is OE05 FVY safe to buy?

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