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V7 OVO

2005 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,295 mi
Last recorded150,295 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S80101,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 OVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 150,295 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 150,295 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 145,450 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 145,450 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 142,673 miles

Front radiator atf cooler leaking

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 31 May 2023 136,995 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 136,994 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 134,803 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel axiol arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 129,246 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 124,596 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 120,115 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 120,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 106,783 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,183 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 95,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 95,951 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,905 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 79,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,867 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,385 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 60,981 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,979 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 37,854 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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V7 OVO is a 2005 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V7 OVO, 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 V7 OVO registered?

V7 OVO is a 2005 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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