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OW05 GKK

2005 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,451 mi
Last recorded148,451 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 148,451 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 135,662 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 125,156 miles

Offside Rear Flap in op

Fail 24 Feb 2017 125,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Flap in op

Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 104,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,534 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 94,533 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 84,222 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edge

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 84,222 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,047 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 73,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,028 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,455 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 41,455 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 40,303 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,155 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 28,226 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2008 28,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 15,157 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 6,285 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 GKK is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GKK, 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 GKK registered?

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

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