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OE05 RGY

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

246,112 mi
Last recorded246,112 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 246,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

The parking brake efforts have only just passed the parking brake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Feb 2016 221,253 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm front bush getting warn and perished

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 202,208 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner bushes are split

The nearside rear brake has a slight bind

The offside rear parking brake effort is slightly low

Fail 26 Feb 2014 170,785 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 170,785 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 141,072 miles

both front suspension lower arm bushes starting to split

condensation in near side head lamp and off side front indicator

front brake pads worn very low

rear brake discs corroded

too clean too start smoke check

Pass 8 Mar 2012 134,239 miles

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

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)

both front suspension lower arm front bushes splitting and have play

discs worn

off side rear tyre has nail in and tread is aprox 2.5mm

tread stepped on both rear tyres

Fail 8 Mar 2012 134,234 miles

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

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

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)

both front suspension lower arm front bushes splitting and have play

discs worn

off side front tyre has damage to side wall

off side rear tyre has nail in and tread is aprox 2.5mm

tread stepped on both rear tyres

warning lamp on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2011 124,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre treads stepping

condensation near side head lamp

condensation off side front indicator

cut in off side front tyre side wall

front brake pads appear low

very slight play in steering

Fail 16 Mar 2011 124,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyre treads stepping

condensation near side head lamp

condensation off side front indicator

cut in off side front tyre side wall

front brake pads appear low

very slight play in steering

Pass 25 May 2010 114,961 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 114,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 97,062 miles

front seats dirty

nearside rear door trim insecure

non obligatory lamp damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2009 96,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front seats dirty

nearside rear door trim insecure

non obligatory lamp damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2008 61,256 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 42,446 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 42,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

n/s/f and o/s/t tyers worn inner edges.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,939 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 RGY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RGY, 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 RGY registered?

OE05 RGY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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