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OW05 GME

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,084 mi
Last recorded152,084 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GME
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 152,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 146,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 140,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 133,558 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 133,558 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 128,006 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 120,824 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 106,201 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 100,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 100,278 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 94,357 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 94,271 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front marker lights white

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,967 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

front discs worn

Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,927 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake pads appear low

front discs worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,121 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 79,117 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 58,949 miles

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

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 GME is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GME, 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 GME registered?

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

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