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OY05 ULA

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,220 mi
Last recorded161,220 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 ULA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 161,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn , stating to delaminate but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit & devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn , stating to delaminate but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear OS/NS Subframe mounting plates corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 14 Jan 2022 161,216 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn , stating to delaminate but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit & devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn , stating to delaminate but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear OS/NS Subframe mounting plates corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Jan 2021 152,858 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake has inbalanced reading

Pass 15 Jan 2020 148,230 miles

Handbrake lower effort on nearside than offside.

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 142,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 137,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,730 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 132,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 126,691 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 126,689 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 116,097 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 104,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,876 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 91,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,715 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,415 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,661 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,451 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 44,451 miles

Offside 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
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OY05 ULA is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OY05 ULA, 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 OY05 ULA registered?

OY05 ULA is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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