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OE05 YCY

2005 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,633 mi
Last recorded161,633 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 161,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor ring is fractured (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing not tested, due to serious brake bind (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge approx 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges approx 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge approx 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and shoulders 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on smooth edges approx 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded, and close to breaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount is broken (6.1.2 (a))

battery weak, failed on test

plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 25 Jan 2022 152,841 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front ns and os front outer markers inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake has a slight imbalance and fluctuation across the axle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise exhaust back box support brkt broken

Fail 25 Jan 2022 152,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb and internal head lamp diffuser seem to be faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no testable pattern( suspect bulb in correctly fitted) (4.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front ns and os front outer markers inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake has a slight imbalance and fluctuation across the axle

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

advise exhaust back box support brkt broken

Fail 23 Nov 2021 152,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested has no testable pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side also lagging operation (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front both front outer wing markers inop

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre in poor condition ()

exhaust rear box support brkt broken

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,741 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 144,739 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,360 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play + offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 123,478 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp out

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 123,450 miles

surface corrosion on discs probably due to lack of use

Pass 7 Dec 2016 123,385 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 17 Dec 2015 115,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 115,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,615 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 103,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,429 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 95,429 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

surface corrosion on discs service brake readings all ok

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,832 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 87,328 miles

offside front brake disc corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2011 72,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,722 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 44,148 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,009 miles

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

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 YCY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YCY, 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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OE05 YCY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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