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OV05 XHR

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,382 mi
Last recorded183,382 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 183,382 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

light general underside age related surface corrosion to sospension components

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 25 Feb 2019 183,186 miles

Inter cooler leaking

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 183,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inter cooler leaking

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 182,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 182,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Backbox section of exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 176,708 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 176,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 167,477 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 155,192 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 144,842 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 142,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nsf side light dim. nsr side marker light not working.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 142,164 miles

nsf side light dim. nsr side marker light not working.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 127,607 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 24 Oct 2011 117,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front number plate damaged

front tyres featheriong on inner edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f side marker light dim

n/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on outer edge

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Fail 24 Oct 2011 117,007 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

exhaust becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front number plate damaged

front tyres featheriong on inner edges

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle

n/s/f side marker light dim

n/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on inner edge

o/s/r tyre feathering and going out of shape on outer edge

rear tyres becoming low on tread

Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,605 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 103,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 90,890 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 67,877 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV05 XHR is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XHR, 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 XHR registered?

OV05 XHR is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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