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BN06 UCT

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,307 mi
Last recorded178,307 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 UCT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 178,307 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 175,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 172,910 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17/98w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 172,910 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17/98w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket part of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 168,978 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 168,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 162,065 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 162,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 156,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 152,324 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 148,525 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 148,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 145,163 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 145,159 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 140,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 131,118 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 131,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 122,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2012 122,068 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 105,535 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 105,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 90,959 miles

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

offside front bumper day running light not working.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,003 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,003 miles

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

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

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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BN06 UCT is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN06 UCT, 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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What year was BN06 UCT registered?

BN06 UCT is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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