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OY55 UCJ

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,935 mi
Last recorded139,935 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 139,935 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 139,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,707 miles

Front front pads wearing at different rates across an axle

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 127,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front front pads wearing at different rates across an axle

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,535 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 121,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad wearing at different rate indicating a problem (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 118,466 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,349 miles

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes deteriorated with movement

nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 10 Oct 2014 115,349 miles

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

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes deteriorated with movement

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,879 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs slightly pitted and grooved

Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,875 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear discs slightly pitted and grooved

Pass 16 Oct 2012 98,704 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 98,704 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 92,678 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 92,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 78,368 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,848 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,848 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,786 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 UCJ is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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