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FL56 VJY

2006 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,934 mi
Last recorded155,934 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 VJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 155,934 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 150,704 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 147,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 147,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 144,185 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 144,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 139,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 139,783 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to o/s & n/s inner sills

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Fog light wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch liner loose

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/s & N/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 118,265 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 112,788 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 106,057 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 97,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on inside edge.

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inside edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,953 miles

Both front headlamps fitted with beam deflectors

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

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)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 86,953 miles

Both front headlamps fitted with beam deflectors

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,678 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,539 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 64,756 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,527 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 48,527 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 33,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 33,823 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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FL56 VJY is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Black with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL56 VJY, 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 FL56 VJY registered?

FL56 VJY is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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