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OW05 AUF

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,972 mi
Last recorded126,972 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 AUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 126,972 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,118 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2025 120,117 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification offside front arm fitted to nearside (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 108,448 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/slight leak of gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,132 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear / centre bracket corroded from pipe / very slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,823 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 81,127 miles

Front disc pads approx. 50% worn

Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,107 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 68,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 60,967 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,670 miles

rear exhaust pipe support bar corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 59,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,805 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 56,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 53,382 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 25 Jun 2009 50,397 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,157 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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OW05 AUF is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OW05 AUF, 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 OW05 AUF registered?

OW05 AUF is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is OW05 AUF safe to buy?

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