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OV05 PLN

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,208 mi
Last recorded192,208 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 PLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 192,208 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

separating to front wishbone front bushes - n/s/f getting weak

Fail 24 Nov 2022 190,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust back box

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

separating to front wishbone front bushes - n/s/f getting weak

Pass 23 Dec 2021 172,746 miles

Exhaust Brackets Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2020 165,176 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Aug 2020 165,176 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Apr 2019 152,701 miles

Nearside Front marker light not working

offside rear parking brake down on effort

Fail 8 Apr 2019 152,700 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front marker light not working

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

offside rear parking brake down on effort

Pass 12 Apr 2018 136,372 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread in places + wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn/bald on outer edge-monitor

rear exhaust silencer top skin corroding

slight wear/movement in nearside rear antiroll bar mount bush

some brake judder to front footbrakes

Fail 12 Apr 2018 136,372 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread in places + wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn/bald on outer edge-monitor

rear exhaust silencer top skin corroding

slight wear/movement in nearside rear antiroll bar mount bush

some brake judder to front footbrakes

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,182 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

slight front brake judder

very slight movement in n/s/r anti roll bar mount bush

Pass 3 Aug 2016 102,520 miles

corrosion rear silencer outer layer

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

some corrosion rear discs

very slight judder both rear footbrakes

Pass 3 Aug 2015 91,625 miles

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,213 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,303 miles

exhaust mountings corroding

Pass 18 May 2011 42,635 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 42,635 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,207 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,643 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 20,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise laser wheel alignment

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 PLN is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV05 PLN, 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 PLN registered?

OV05 PLN is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is OV05 PLN safe to buy?

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