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OW05 AWA

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,922 mi
Last recorded163,922 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 163,922 miles

high handbrake travel

offside front tyre low tread

offside side mirror cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2020 163,922 miles

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

high handbrake travel

offside front tyre low tread

offside side mirror cracked

Pass 8 May 2019 153,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 153,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 146,093 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on tread edges

Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,093 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Both rear tyres starting to wear on tread edges

Fail 21 Apr 2018 145,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mid and rear (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 125,594 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust brackets broken

Fail 24 Apr 2017 125,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,365 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 118,365 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 111,327 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 111,327 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,394 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 82,280 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,588 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,587 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,857 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 45,280 miles

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

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

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 AWA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AWA, 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 AWA registered?

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

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