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OV55 LSD

2005 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

202,245 mi
Last recorded202,245 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 202,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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))

Offside handbrake requires adjustment

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 195,700 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear handbrake requires attention

Fail 24 Apr 2024 195,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Offside Rear handbrake requires attention

Pass 31 Oct 2022 191,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 191,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 184,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 175,714 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 175,714 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 166,835 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 166,835 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 154,928 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 154,928 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 145,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 137,078 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 137,054 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 137,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 134,360 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 123,600 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,817 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,624 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,599 miles

Both front tyres wearing off slightly on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,052 miles

Slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 21 Oct 2008 65,052 miles

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

Slight uneven wear on both rear tyres

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 LSD 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 73.1%.

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

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