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OY05 VBL

2005 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,513 mi
Last recorded202,513 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 VBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 202,513 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 arms front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 202,475 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 arms front bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 202,459 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush x2 arms front bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight grab (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 201,331 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2014 198,451 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2013 194,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 182,896 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 182,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 164,128 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 164,128 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,167 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 108,705 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front marker light not working

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2009 108,705 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake discs worn

offside front marker light not working

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 May 2008 80,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 May 2008 80,668 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VBL is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

OY05 VBL is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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