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OY55 UBE

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,287 mi
Last recorded132,287 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 132,287 miles

Handbrake lever high, appears to require repair or adjustment

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 125,200 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 125,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 122,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 121,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 119,767 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,929 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 108,410 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,509 miles

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

Front wearing inner edges

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

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Fail 1 Mar 2017 104,509 miles

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

Front wearing inner edges

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

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

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,382 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

slight corrossion offside rear brake disc

slight play both front anti roll bar drop links

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,547 miles

slight damage to offside rear door and wheel arch

slight play boyh front anti roll bar drop links

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,695 miles

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,771 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread low and screw in tread

Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre tread low

offside rear tyre tread low and screw in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,858 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 77,858 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,497 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 65,209 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 57,078 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,748 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
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OY55 UBE is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver 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 OY55 UBE, 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 OY55 UBE registered?

OY55 UBE is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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