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OV05 NKU

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,369 mi
Last recorded153,369 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 153,369 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 131,752 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 131,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,950 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box support corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 112,352 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake requirement only just met. it would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

rear exhaust system thinner than original support has been fitted but at the time of test Exhaust system is still adequately supported

Fail 3 Jun 2017 112,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjusted aim free of charge (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake requirement only just met. it would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

rear exhaust system thinner than original support has been fitted but at the time of test Exhaust system is still adequately supported

Pass 19 Mar 2016 103,062 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,158 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 78,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 72,640 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,754 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 54,197 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 54,197 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV05 NKU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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