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DT56 LET

2006 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

198,438 mi
Last recorded198,438 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT56 LET
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 198,438 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 198,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 191,623 miles

under tray fixed time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2023 181,244 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 181,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s and o/s no images (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 172,237 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 172,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 162,955 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 156,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 151,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 142,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,332 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 131,332 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 dangrous (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt advise osf play (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,840 miles

osr on limet

Fail 15 Sep 2016 119,840 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr on limet

Pass 19 Sep 2015 102,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 88,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 83,124 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2012 77,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,178 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,073 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 66,073 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,282 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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DT56 LET is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DT56 LET, 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 DT56 LET registered?

DT56 LET is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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