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OE05 XEB

2005 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

232,349 mi
Last recorded232,349 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 XEB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 232,349 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 232,349 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 210,353 miles

Front brake discs look worn and corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 210,353 miles

Front brake discs look worn and corroded

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 201,313 miles

both front tyre very low tread

nearside front wishbone bush started to split/wear

Fail 14 Mar 2017 201,285 miles

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

both front tyre very low tread

nearside front wishbone bush started to split/wear

Pass 15 Mar 2016 186,922 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly and tread slightly cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2016 186,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Front and rear discs are slightly corroded

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked

Offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly and tread slightly cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2015 178,109 miles

Both rear tyre treads are starting to crack slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bushes but not excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2014 162,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front marker light discoloured

Rear centre seatbelt starting to show signs of fluffing slightly

Rear of front discs are in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 133,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Feb 2012 99,936 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 99,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brake fluid low

Exhaust hangers corroded one broken off but exhaust still secure

Front discs are worn and corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front marker light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,179 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 9 Mar 2009 51,265 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,398 miles

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 XEB is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

OE05 XEB is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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