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OW05 BJY

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,239 mi
Last recorded98,239 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 98,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 95,973 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,605 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,615 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,216 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 88,211 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 86,683 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,109 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,297 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,899 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,306 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 71,885 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 69,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,026 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,132 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2012 65,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,771 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 58,771 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,243 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 52,647 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 50,418 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 BJY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJY, 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 BJY registered?

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

Is OW05 BJY safe to buy?

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