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AU56 AVW

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,586 mi
Last recorded129,586 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 AVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 129,586 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 129,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,818 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 105,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,725 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

engine cover and under shield fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 91,681 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle lock to lock track rod touching inner rim (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle lock to lock track rod touching inner rim (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre nail

engine cover and under shield fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 79,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front side light dim

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2010 44,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,976 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AU56 AVW is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 98,288 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 AU56 AVW, 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 20 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU56 AVW registered?

AU56 AVW is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is AU56 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 AVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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