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AV56 KBO

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 KBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 123,968 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 123,968 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 105,746 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 88,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 83,185 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 83,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where the pipe attaches to the brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where the pipe attaches to the brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 73,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 73,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,077 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,455 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,679 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,845 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 50,333 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 45,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 39,827 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,768 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,584 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 26,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,744 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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AV56 KBO is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 AV56 KBO, 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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AV56 KBO is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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