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OW05 GTF

2005 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,084 mi
Last recorded173,084 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 173,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 158,489 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 158,489 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 141,454 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 137,524 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 134,097 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 131,510 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 128,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,717 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 100,564 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 87,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,403 miles

front comfort bushs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,506 miles

both front comfort bushes are splitting

both front shockabsorber spring insulators are split

front lockstops are worn

slight play in o/s/f trackrod end

Fail 15 Oct 2013 74,506 miles

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

front lockstops are worn

slight play in o/s/f trackrod end

both front comfort bushes are splitting

both front shockabsorber spring insulators are split

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,899 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in o/s/f steering nuckle

Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,899 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

slight play in o/s/f steering nuckle

Pass 27 Sep 2011 59,348 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 58,747 miles

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

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,793 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 50,791 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)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 38,150 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OW05 GTF is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GTF, 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 GTF registered?

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

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