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OW05 AUJ

2005 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,118 mi
Last recorded155,118 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 AUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 155,118 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary drive belt vibrating possible weak tensioner

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

parking brake lever has slight travel

rear exhaust deteriorating

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2019 154,833 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary drive belt vibrating possible weak tensioner

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

parking brake lever has slight travel

rear exhaust deteriorating

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative wiper not clearing blade defective (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 137,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative wiper not clearing blade defective (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,522 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake Discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,286 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,088 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,170 miles

slight play in nearside front lower suspension arm front bush

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 63,059 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,456 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,456 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,494 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,494 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,349 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 46,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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OW05 AUJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OW05 AUJ, 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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OW05 AUJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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