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OV55 FVY

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

297,709 mi
Last recorded297,709 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 297,709 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 191,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 249,326 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 240,048 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 240,039 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 185,792 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 180,833 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 156,603 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 118,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brakes noisy

Pass 25 Jun 2008 71,426 miles

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2008 71,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,486 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,087 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 13,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FVY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver 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 OV55 FVY, 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 OV55 FVY registered?

OV55 FVY is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for OV55 FVY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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