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GU56 OHZ

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

200,025 mi
Last recorded200,025 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 OHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 200,025 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 200,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 188,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 184,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 184,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 178,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 175,078 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 175,078 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 173,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 168,383 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 157,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 147,259 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 147,259 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 136,345 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 123,767 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 123,767 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,720 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 112,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 98,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 85,534 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 85,534 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn low & discs worn.

P/s fluid on minimum.

Slight cracking to o/s/r tyre sidewall.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 71,068 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,690 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,149 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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GU56 OHZ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GU56 OHZ, 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 GU56 OHZ registered?

GU56 OHZ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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