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OW05 BNJ

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236,632 mi
Last recorded236,632 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 236,632 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 236,632 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 231,280 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 223,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 219,127 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 22 Apr 2015 219,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 25 Apr 2014 213,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted on offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 12 Mar 2013 203,889 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 12 Mar 2013 203,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 27 Feb 2012 194,812 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted to ofside and nearside sills

Pass 23 Feb 2011 185,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 175,864 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 167,956 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 167,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2008 108,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 77,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,776 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 10,747 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OW05 BNJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW05 BNJ registered?

OW05 BNJ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is OW05 BNJ safe to buy?

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