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OW05 GMV

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,089 mi
Last recorded129,089 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 129,089 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 118,034 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 111,556 miles

both front and rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm

condition o/s/f up right anti roll bar link rubbers

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,421 miles

both o/s tyres getting low on tread

Fail 24 Aug 2012 96,421 miles

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

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

both o/s tyres getting low on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,692 miles

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

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

both front side marker light showing white instead of orange

Fail 24 Aug 2010 68,692 miles

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

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

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

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

both front side marker light showing white instead of orange

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,048 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 66,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,369 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
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OW05 GMV is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GMV, 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 GMV registered?

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

Is OW05 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 GMV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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