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BG56 KWZ

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,816 mi
Last recorded166,816 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 KWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 166,816 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 161,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 155,595 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 151,286 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low in tread on the inner edges

Fail 18 Jun 2021 151,286 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low in tread on the inner edges

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 146,945 miles

Both front tyres wearing low in tread on the edges

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 138,106 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 138,106 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,660 miles

Nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracked / perished close to cords

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Jun 2018 128,660 miles

Nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracked / perished close to cords

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,733 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Pass 5 May 2016 102,009 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 May 2016 102,009 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 87,811 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 87,811 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 74,037 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of uneven wear on inner edges

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,037 miles

Both rear tyres showing slight signs of uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2013 61,201 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 61,111 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 49,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 44,688 miles

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,823 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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BG56 KWZ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 BG56 KWZ, 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 KWZ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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