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BT56 OBB

2006 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,115 mi
Last recorded180,115 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 OBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 180,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 172,430 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 168,330 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 168,304 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users FUEL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 164,973 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

front bumper lower cover slightly insecure

front wipers poor

movement n/s/f wishbone rear bush

rear exhaust mounting snapped but exhaust still supported

slight play both rear anti-roll bar linkages

Fail 27 Nov 2017 164,963 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

front bumper lower cover slightly insecure

front wipers poor

movement n/s/f wishbone rear bush

rear exhaust mounting snapped but exhaust still supported

slight play both rear anti-roll bar linkages

Pass 21 Apr 2016 155,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear n/s/rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/front tyre worn both edges 1.6 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 155,405 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear n/s/rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/front tyre worn both edges 1.6 mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 146,136 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 142,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 130,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 115,891 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,287 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 71,728 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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BT56 OBB is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT56 OBB, 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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BT56 OBB is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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