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OV55 FXE

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,464 mi
Last recorded169,464 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 169,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at approx. 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 158,141 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 158,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 149,667 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 139,408 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 123,116 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 111,626 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides repeaters + nsf (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

middle exhaust section hanger x 2 broken

Pass 7 Nov 2016 96,830 miles

Nearside parking brake weak on nearside

Pass 10 Nov 2015 88,174 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,558 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,778 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,194 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,940 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,959 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,537 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,631 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,631 miles

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

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

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 FXE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

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

Is OV55 FXE safe to buy?

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