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LR06 BUW

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,125 mi
Last recorded113,125 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 BUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2024 113,125 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,737 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,133 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Parking brake requires adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 65,281 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear hand brake. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 65,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear tyres 2mm

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear hand brake. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 43,435 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,579 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 39,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,220 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 17 Mar 2015 37,006 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 37,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,118 miles

ALL 4 TYRES STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,761 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 34,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,176 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 32,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 29,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,051 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,859 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,255 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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LR06 BUW is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LR06 BUW, 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 LR06 BUW registered?

LR06 BUW is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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