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BG56 KWP

2006 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,317 mi
Last recorded137,317 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 KWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 137,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 110,073 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,906 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 109,906 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,151 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,313 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

unable to open boot lid but is securely closed

Pass 23 Oct 2019 106,273 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush soft and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 106,265 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush soft and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,439 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

undercover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,107 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp lense starting to cloud

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in zone b (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 97,311 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 97,311 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 90,223 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 90,223 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 81,451 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,529 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 57,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,161 miles

advise can not check brake fluid level as its covered (hidden to the eye)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 48,161 miles

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

advise can not check brake fluid level as its covered (hidden to the eye)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,537 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

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

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BG56 KWP is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG56 KWP, 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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BG56 KWP is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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