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OW05 GJZ

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

268,178 mi
Last recorded268,178 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2023 268,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure AND BLOWING MIDDLE AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 266,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 264,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [REAR BUSH] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 264,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [REAR BUSH] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 261,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 259,246 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 259,231 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 254,992 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 254,355 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 249,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 245,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 234,803 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 214,367 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 193,526 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 171,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 171,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 164,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 148,355 miles

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 20 Jul 2009 124,711 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2008 98,536 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated

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 GJZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GJZ, 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 GJZ registered?

OW05 GJZ is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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