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EK06 MPU

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,771 mi
Last recorded181,771 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 MPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 181,771 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 176,755 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 172,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 167,727 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 167,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 163,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 156,497 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 156,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 146,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint inner most joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 135,724 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 135,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 120,296 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 120,296 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,269 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 118,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,087 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 113,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,307 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 106,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

nearside front tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not reach cords

Fail 29 Feb 2012 90,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front and rear brake disc slight corrsion

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but not showimg cords or ply

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,961 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

both front and rear brake disc slight corrsion

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall but not showimg cords or ply

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,855 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,729 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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EK06 MPU is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EK06 MPU, 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 EK06 MPU registered?

EK06 MPU is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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