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OY55 UBH

2005 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,979 mi
Last recorded164,979 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 164,979 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 162,783 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 162,783 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 162,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2014 159,402 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 159,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 156,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

uneven wear on front tyres

Fail 20 Sep 2012 152,800 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 152,800 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 147,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 125,967 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 103,083 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 79,852 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 79,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 UBH is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH registered?

OY55 UBH is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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