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OV55 KME

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,639 mi
Last recorded111,639 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KME
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 111,639 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Manufactures covers fitted

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S Also have been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar & mountain points corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 111,639 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S Also have been getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Tow bar & mountain points corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 110,616 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s+o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 109,646 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S & O/S Rear arm front mountain points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 108,234 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 108,234 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 106,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 105,883 miles

Nearside Rear auxiliary position light not working

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

n/s+o/s steering lock stops have wear

Pass 14 Aug 2019 104,755 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,752 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault anti slip fault (7.12 (e))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 101,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 101,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 98,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 98,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,640 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 89,713 miles

rear tyres wearing edges

Fail 17 Aug 2015 89,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres wearing edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 85,541 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 79,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,876 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 73,876 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 67,163 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken off on one side new bracket requied

Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,796 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,481 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 KME is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KME, 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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OV55 KME is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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