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DV55 YCH

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,134 mi
Last recorded157,134 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 YCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,134 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 157,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 151,932 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 146,059 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 139,721 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,656 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 132,565 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 132,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 120,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake travels

Pass 5 Dec 2018 107,113 miles

both side rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Nov 2018 107,109 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both side rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,769 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,769 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,197 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 100,197 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front discs worn

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,013 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 91,408 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,884 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 85,030 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 80,634 miles

centre exhaust hangers detached

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,542 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 70,430 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

healamp wipers missing

Pass 8 Jan 2009 57,149 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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DV55 YCH is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DV55 YCH, 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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DV55 YCH is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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