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OY55 KWT

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,270 mi
Last recorded101,270 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 KWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 101,270 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 101,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front day running light not working

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 95,530 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing behind seats (5.1.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front day running light not working

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,351 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 87,351 miles

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

n/s/r outer sidelight

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear bearinghas noise but not rough to rotate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has damage not in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,969 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

cover under engine and on outer sills obstructing view.

n/s wiper blade worn.

rear number plate starting to stain.

some free travel in hand brake.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,202 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

N/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre, cut sidewall.

rear exhaust mounts broken.

Fail 22 Aug 2013 64,202 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

N/s wiper split

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

o/s/f tyre, cut sidewall.

rear exhaust mounts broken.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,465 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 36,152 miles

Front and rear brakepads getting low

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,183 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 31,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wear on inner edge

some imbalance on front brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres wear on inner edge

some imbalance on front brakes

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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OY55 KWT is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OY55 KWT, 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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OY55 KWT is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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