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OV55 LRY

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,902 mi
Last recorded122,902 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 122,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,889 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2021 120,834 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 120,809 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 120,039 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 120,039 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 119,280 miles

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

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

all underside suspension bushes perished

fuel tank slightly damp no fuel leaking at time of test

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 119,117 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 116,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,523 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 111,523 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

knock from o/s/r wheel when wheel rotated

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,514 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,816 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,634 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 67,935 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,251 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 56,251 miles

Centre Rear 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV55 LRY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

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

Is OV55 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 LRY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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