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HW06 FTU

2006 Volvo S80

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

503,737 mi
Last recorded503,737 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 FTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 503,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

corrosion to chassis and suspension components

sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 13 Nov 2018 503,196 miles

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

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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear parking brake not working

Nearside Rear side marker inop

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

corrosion to chassis /suspension

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Nov 2017 500,664 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 500,664 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened insecure rusted away (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2016 496,999 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 492,132 miles

long handbrake travel

offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 491,973 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all suspension parts corroded

floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 488,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 488,742 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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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HW06 FTU is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW06 FTU, 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 HW06 FTU registered?

HW06 FTU is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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