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OW05 GPJ

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,102 mi
Last recorded172,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 172,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 156,622 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 156,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 153,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jul 2017 153,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam HEAD LAMP AIM NOT CHECKED (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 150,935 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 150,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 May 2015 143,659 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2015 143,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 129,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,210 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 122,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 122,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 111,384 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,820 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,449 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,281 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 44,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OW05 GPJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GPJ, 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 GPJ registered?

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

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