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OW05 GKY

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,776 mi
Last recorded180,776 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 180,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 177,809 miles

Both front bumper edges insecure unlikely to be detached

Offside Front Fog lamp not operating

Pass 14 Feb 2019 175,161 miles

Bodywork Damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2019 175,159 miles

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

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

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

Bodywork Damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 171,998 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2017 169,333 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 169,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 166,697 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 166,697 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 162,813 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 162,813 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 158,995 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 158,995 miles

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

osr tyre wearing on the inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 154,733 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 150,893 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 148,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 141,513 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 103,073 miles

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

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 GKY is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GKY, 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 GKY registered?

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

Is OW05 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 GKY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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