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OV55 GBE

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,295 mi
Last recorded136,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 136,295 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 136,295 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 122,282 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 122,282 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,916 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 111,345 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,345 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake discs pitted

Fail 27 Sep 2013 106,456 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,456 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 96,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,357 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 87,357 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,321 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,630 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 GBE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GBE, 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 GBE registered?

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

Is OV55 GBE safe to buy?

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