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OW05 GOC

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,794 mi
Last recorded122,794 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,794 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 122,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,302 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both door mirror covers missing

parking brake travel high

Fail 12 Mar 2020 117,302 miles

both door mirror covers missing

parking brake travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 111,863 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 11 Mar 2019 111,863 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,116 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front lock stops deteriorated and worn

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2017 97,889 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,891 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 83,891 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 77,227 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 77,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight split on sidewall

Fail 1 May 2012 63,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

evidence of both front tyres rubbing on inner wing

nearside front marker lamp faded

offside front marker lamp faded

Pass 1 May 2012 63,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

evidence of both front tyres rubbing on inner wing

nearside front marker lamp faded

offside front marker lamp faded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,133 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,636 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,591 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 43,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,756 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 37,756 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GOC is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GOC, 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 GOC registered?

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

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