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OW05 AVU

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

189,400 mi
Last recorded189,400 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 AVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 189,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 189,398 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 181,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 178,981 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 171,198 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 160,546 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 160,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 148,553 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2010 130,208 miles

Both Front Tyes Are Close To The Legal Limit of 1.6mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2009 116,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 100,157 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 AVU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AVU, 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 AVU registered?

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

Is OW05 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 AVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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