CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV56 KBK

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

89,499 mi
Last recorded89,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 KBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2024 89,468 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2023 89,468 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 88,956 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,026 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear trailing arms front bushes showing slight signs of deterioration, not to excess.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have very slight perishing not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 86,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Both rear trailing arms front bushes showing slight signs of deterioration, not to excess.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have very slight perishing not to excess. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,673 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,400 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 73,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,810 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 64,853 miles

covers & trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear and are extensivly out of shape.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 59,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear and are extensivly out of shape.

Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,113 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres are extensively out of shape

Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,247 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 40,247 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,875 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 32,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,901 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,956 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

both front and offside rear tyres near to wear indicators on the centre of tread.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,956 miles

both front and offside rear tyres near to wear indicators on the centre of tread.

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV56 KBK 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 68.2%.

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 AV56 KBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV56 KBK?

You can check the full history of AV56 KBK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV56 KBK registered?

AV56 KBK is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AV56 KBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 KBK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV56 KBK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV56 KBK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.