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OW05 GOX

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,058 mi
Last recorded165,058 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 165,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 161,382 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 157,507 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 154,302 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 154,302 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 148,986 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,923 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 132,848 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 132,846 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 129,806 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,736 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 129,716 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

blue smoke under acceleration.

both front tyres low on inner tread.

engine/undertray cover fitted.

horn button located by ignition key.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 127,841 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 127,841 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 123,574 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 123,564 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Sep 2014 121,443 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 121,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 120,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

body damage to o/s front bumper

int.fault on instument illumination

Fail 6 Aug 2013 113,946 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 113,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 101,804 miles

centre exhaust bracket snapped but system still supported

Fail 4 Aug 2012 101,745 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,635 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 83,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,817 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,776 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,823 miles

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

Offside Front 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 GOX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

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

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