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EJ06 PYW

2006 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

207,425 mi
Last recorded207,425 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 PYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 207,425 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 207,425 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

signs of slight leak from radiator

Pass 3 Jan 2025 206,509 miles

Coolant leak signs of leak from rad ()

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 3 Jan 2025 206,509 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak signs of leak from rad ()

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Jan 2024 205,749 miles

Coolant leak signs from rad ()

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Jan 2023 203,379 miles

Coolant leak minor from radiator ()

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Dec 2022 203,378 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak rad minor leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play / advise repair

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Jan 2022 201,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play.

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 197,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear additional lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various covers fitted obscuring components

wipers smear

Pass 16 Dec 2019 195,157 miles

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

advanced hand brake lever travel

both front and offside rear running lights not working

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Dec 2018 192,330 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 Dec 2018 192,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

park brake lever has little reserve travel

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jan 2018 188,988 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

signs of oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2017 182,975 miles

steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 182,975 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

steering rack inner joints/steering rack has play

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 177,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 165,140 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 151,808 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 136,415 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 121,077 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 104,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,058 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,762 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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EJ06 PYW is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJ06 PYW, 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 EJ06 PYW registered?

EJ06 PYW is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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