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OW05 AUM

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,400 mi
Last recorded171,400 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 AUM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 171,400 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 166,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 166,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever has travel

Pass 10 Aug 2021 160,127 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 160,108 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.55 average reading 2.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

offside parking brake effort much lower than nearside

Pass 27 Jul 2020 154,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 142,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 134,739 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 125,081 miles

Lower Under tray cover fitted, obstruction from testing some componenets

Upper Engine bay cover fitted, obstruction from testing some components

Fail 30 Jul 2016 124,931 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Lower Under tray cover fitted, obstruction from testing some componenets

Upper Engine bay cover fitted, obstruction from testing some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 112,294 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)

engine covers

under tray

Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 90,820 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 88,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 76,538 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,558 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 36,281 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 AUM is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AUM, 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 AUM registered?

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

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