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OV05 XJB

2005 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,915 mi
Last recorded166,915 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 166,915 miles

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

anti skid service required message on dash but abs and traction control light oporating as designed. traction control switch is also working correctly.

Fail 9 May 2013 166,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

anti skid service required message on dash but abs and traction control light oporating as designed. traction control switch is also working correctly.

Pass 14 May 2012 148,479 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2011 122,041 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

advise buldge on o/s/f tyre on inner edge by beed of rim

Pass 26 May 2010 93,539 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 74,948 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 6 May 2008 53,958 miles

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

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 XJB is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB registered?

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

Is OV05 XJB safe to buy?

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