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OV55 KMJ

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,729 mi
Last recorded204,729 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 204,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 198,083 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 188,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 182,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 168,792 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Mar 2020 168,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 166,303 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 147,439 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 147,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,750 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 131,750 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,381 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 97,117 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 80,277 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,594 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS AT 3.13mm = 225/50ZR17 AVON ZZ3

Pass 12 Nov 2011 49,834 miles

rear discs slightly pitted pads 50 percent worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 35,684 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,451 miles

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

severe clonking from nearside front suspension slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link nothing found during inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,084 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV55 KMJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KMJ, 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 KMJ registered?

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

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