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OV55 CVG

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,864 mi
Last recorded161,864 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 CVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 161,864 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 161,697 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 161,521 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2017 155,752 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 155,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,405 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,480 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 109,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,603 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre very close to inner wing on full lock

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,471 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,780 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,574 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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OV55 CVG is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OV55 CVG, 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 OV55 CVG registered?

OV55 CVG is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 CVG safe to buy?

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