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OW05 GPU

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,240 mi
Last recorded187,240 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 187,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

mirror casing damaged

parking brake has low reserve travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 175,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 168,331 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 165,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 155,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 139,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 119,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 92,964 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 82,447 miles

airbag warrning light on

exhaust braket broken but still adaquetly supported

Fail 16 Jul 2012 82,447 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

airbag warrning light on

exhaust braket broken but still adaquetly supported

Pass 2 Aug 2011 74,364 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 74,364 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,606 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,606 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 GPU is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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