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CV56 GWZ

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,059 mi
Last recorded153,059 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 GWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 153,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 153,059 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 151,606 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 151,606 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 148,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 146,436 miles

Both front wheels minimal play present

Fail 6 Oct 2021 146,436 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Both front wheels minimal play present

Pass 4 Aug 2020 142,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 136,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre outer edge very slight worn

Offside Front Very slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,888 miles

Front Brake PADS 90% Worn

Pass 6 Jun 2017 121,932 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,432 miles

tyre pressure was down to 15lb.on osf

Fail 16 Jun 2016 113,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tyre pressure was down to 15lb.on osf

Pass 18 Jun 2015 106,871 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,042 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,385 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 102,264 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 98,518 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 94,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 94,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 91,419 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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CV56 GWZ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CV56 GWZ, 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 CV56 GWZ registered?

CV56 GWZ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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