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OV55 LSO

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,846 mi
Last recorded143,846 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 LSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 143,846 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 126,271 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 121,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,846 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 113,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 108,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 108,164 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 104,264 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 104,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

drivers window not working

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,901 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 95,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2014 89,534 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake anti skid service due on text but the abs lamp does the correct sequence

Fail 1 Nov 2014 89,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake anti skid service due on text but the abs lamp does the correct sequence

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,187 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 84,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 76,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat nearside rear

Pass 30 Oct 2012 76,755 miles

child seat nearside rear

Pass 1 Nov 2011 70,711 miles

CUT IN N/S/R TYRE

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 70,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

CUT IN N/S/R TYRE

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,364 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 64,364 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 59,207 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 53,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LSO is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LSO, 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 LSO registered?

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

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