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FV56 CAE

2006 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,035 mi
Last recorded202,035 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 CAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 202,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 167,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 158,369 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 155,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 148,559 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,948 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 136,948 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced time of test (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 113,050 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,815 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2016 76,815 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 62,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,676 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,062 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 36,062 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 28,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,833 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 21,560 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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FV56 CAE is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV56 CAE, 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 FV56 CAE registered?

FV56 CAE is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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