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OW05 BSX

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,712 mi
Last recorded115,712 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 115,712 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,141 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,056 miles

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

windscreen damage to maximum

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,381 miles

both front tyres are scrubbing edges

Fail 6 Jun 2012 85,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres are scrubbing edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 75,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre is close to minimum and worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2010 65,903 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 May 2009 53,783 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,783 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,352 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BSX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?

OW05 BSX is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is OW05 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 BSX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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