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HW56 JBU

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,738 mi
Last recorded91,738 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 JBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 91,738 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 91,738 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 82,811 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 May 2016 75,430 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 75,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 65,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 48,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,588 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,415 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 27,405 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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HW56 JBU is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HW56 JBU, 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 HW56 JBU registered?

HW56 JBU is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 October 2006.

Is HW56 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 JBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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