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FY56 XBD

2006 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

167,181 mi
Last recorded167,181 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 167,181 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 158,680 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 158,662 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 149,136 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 140,751 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 121,297 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 111,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 98,885 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 86,971 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,237 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 59,878 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,475 miles

Advise both rear tyres starting to crack on tread.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 15,510 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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FY56 XBD is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FY56 XBD, 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 FY56 XBD registered?

FY56 XBD is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is FY56 XBD safe to buy?

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