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OV05 EOZ

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,074 mi
Last recorded143,074 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 EOZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 143,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Jan 2026 143,074 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF all bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 141,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR D bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 140,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 138,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 138,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misted inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 8 Jan 2021 136,353 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 134,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 134,419 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 132,985 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Both rear tyres perishing in primary grooves

Pass 2 Jun 2017 131,581 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 131,581 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 130,211 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing thin on out side edges

Pass 4 Jun 2014 125,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 114,269 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 97,225 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 15 Jun 2009 77,945 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)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,945 miles

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

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

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 11 Jun 2008 62,191 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 40,002 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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 EOZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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