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OW05 BJO

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,629 mi
Last recorded215,629 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 215,629 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 209,644 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 209,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 202,351 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 194,801 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 187,624 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 183,481 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 177,926 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 177,906 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 171,067 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 171,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 163,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 154,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 154,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 148,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 135,454 miles

covers fitted to both sills

Pass 16 Jul 2008 109,257 miles

advised by mot standards to pass and advise on tyres fouling wheel arch panels is a known concern but no vsi or special notice issued on s60,s80 and v70 models as yet

front tyres getting low

stone chip zone b

Fail 14 Jul 2008 109,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front tyres getting low

stone chip zone b

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 BJO is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BJO, 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 BJO registered?

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

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