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OW05 GTZ

2005 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,911 mi
Last recorded122,911 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 122,911 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 114,612 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 114,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 101,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 May 2023 101,671 miles

Emissions unable to be completed NO OIL VISIBLE ON DIPSTICK (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% offside brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn on edges, just on legal limit of 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH , nearside rear worse (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2022 89,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,236 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,494 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 70,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,009 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,597 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 68,317 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 68,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,072 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 57,534 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 57,534 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,569 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,856 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 40,060 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,022 miles

advise front brake discs worn and pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 29,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wear on outer edge

Fail 1 Jul 2008 22,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both rear tyres wear on outer edge

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 GTZ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW05 GTZ registered?

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

Is OW05 GTZ safe to buy?

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