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OV05 SPX

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,668 mi
Last recorded124,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 SPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 124,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,043 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 115,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

hand brake lever travel only just meets req

Pass 27 May 2016 109,442 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 104,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,130 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 95,740 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,081 miles

N/S/F Road wheel damaged.

Rear brake discs coroded.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 90,051 miles

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

N/S/F Road wheel damaged.

Rear brake discs coroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 85,048 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 85,045 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,363 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 69,704 miles

O/S/R Brake pads worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,211 miles

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 SPX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV05 SPX registered?

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

Is OV05 SPX safe to buy?

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