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OV05 EOW

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,657 mi
Last recorded91,657 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 EOW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,657 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 90,155 miles

anti skid service required displayed on display

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,157 miles

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

anti-skid service required displayed on dash

Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

abs service message on but abs light funtions as intended

Pass 6 Jan 2020 86,165 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,297 miles

"anti-skid service required" light illuminated, ABS light still functioning as intended

Fail 9 Jan 2019 83,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

"anti-skid service required" light illuminated, ABS light still functioning as intended

Offside Front non-mandatory end/side-marker light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2018 79,107 miles

Rear Tyres worn low on edges

Fail 3 Jan 2018 79,107 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,866 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,866 miles

Center exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,197 miles

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

anti-skid service light illuminated

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,164 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

message display shows traction control service required but warning lamp not indicating a fault

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,267 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,489 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 31,957 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,036 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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OV05 EOW is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV05 EOW, 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 OV05 EOW registered?

OV05 EOW is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is OV05 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 EOW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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