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MH55 XAL

2006 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,609 mi
Last recorded72,609 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XAL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 72,609 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 72,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 71,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 71,887 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 70,064 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 70,064 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 68,070 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 63,396 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 60,296 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 60,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 54,747 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 54,747 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 48,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 45,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 42,646 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 38,241 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 38,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 31,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 25,540 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight wear inner and outer

Fail 2 Feb 2012 25,540 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight wear inner and outer

Pass 28 Jan 2011 19,339 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2010 13,755 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 13,454 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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MH55 XAL is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Green 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 MH55 XAL, 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 MH55 XAL registered?

MH55 XAL is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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