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OW05 GRX

2005 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,721 mi
Last recorded133,721 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GRX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 133,721 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 133,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 128,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 128,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 117,993 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 106,434 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 106,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp chipped

Fail 21 Jan 2015 98,321 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp chipped

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,942 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,525 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 89,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 86,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 160,502 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in offside headlamp

Fail 26 Jan 2010 160,502 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in offside headlamp

Fail 17 Oct 2009 160,497 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 114,921 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 GRX is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

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

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