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AU56 ZBY

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,283 mi
Last recorded127,283 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ZBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 127,283 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 113,941 miles

Centre exhaust mount corroded off

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 104,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,180 miles

** offside front bottom ball joint gaiter starting to split **

Fail 24 Oct 2022 98,180 miles

** offside front bottom ball joint gaiter starting to split **

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 94,813 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,045 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 91,045 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 86,369 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,135 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,048 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 71,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,689 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,023 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,095 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 62,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,268 miles

nearside rear tyre2.5mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,151 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,608 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,930 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,579 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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AU56 ZBY is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

AU56 ZBY is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is AU56 ZBY safe to buy?

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