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BF56 CHY

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,575 mi
Last recorded145,575 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 CHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 145,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 3mm, (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 145,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsr trailing arm front bush worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osr trailing arm front bush excessively worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses blurring. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge, tread 3mm, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 132,789 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions test

Fail 29 Oct 2024 132,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake disc backing cover loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no RPM/smoke detected for emissions test

Pass 21 Nov 2023 120,893 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 120,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 108,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 108,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 99,590 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,871 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,191 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,726 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,002 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Oct 2017 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,336 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,332 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 68,332 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,791 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emmisions too clean to register on analyser

Pass 9 May 2013 50,837 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 44,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,476 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 38,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 12 May 2010 32,527 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 27,351 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 27,351 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BF56 CHY is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF56 CHY, 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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BF56 CHY is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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