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OW05 BJX

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,511 mi
Last recorded61,511 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 61,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 58,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,192 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 57,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 54,506 miles

park brake has travel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front very slight play in front drop links

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded lower casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,281 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,216 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 49,821 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 47,765 miles

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine mount splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel flap hinge broken but secure

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tail light out

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,627 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,168 miles

Offside Front Inner parking bulb out.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,971 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,014 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 40,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Steering Lock stops worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,628 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 39,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,454 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

N/S handbreak shoes squeaking.

O/S/F and N/S/F side marker lights out.

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 34,995 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,767 miles

service warning light on

Fail 8 Aug 2008 33,767 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

service warning light on

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 BJX 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 85.7%.

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 BJX, 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 BJX registered?

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

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