MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Front brake discs look worn and corroded
Front brake discs look worn and corroded
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front tyre very low tread
nearside front wishbone bush started to split/wear
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is OE05 XEB safe to buy?
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