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AY56 BVA

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,356 mi
Last recorded111,356 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 BVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,356 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 111,356 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 108,574 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,879 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 106,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 102,743 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 99,417 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2020 99,407 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 97,195 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,625 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 75,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,826 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 58,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,976 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 32,236 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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AY56 BVA is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol 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 AY56 BVA, 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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AY56 BVA is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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