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ML56 EYY

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,224 mi
Last recorded140,224 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 EYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 140,224 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 140,224 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 125,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side main trailing front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,516 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 95,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,646 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2019 85,646 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spear wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,021 miles

Advise.....exhaust hangers corroded and broken....rear. Heavy corrosion to DPF exhaust flange.

Advise....corrosion to lower radiator steel cradle / beam

Advise....wiper blades replace

Crack in LH tail lamp lens

Heavy corrosion to rear suspension components , coil springs and axle beam

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

Nearside Rear Advise....N/S rear tyre outer sidewall....evidence of running at low pressure.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise......devoid of tread on inner edge....renew (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 83,021 miles

Advise.....exhaust hangers corroded and broken....rear. Heavy corrosion to DPF exhaust flange.

Advise....corrosion to lower radiator steel cradle / beam

Advise....wiper blades replace

Crack in LH tail lamp lens

Heavy corrosion to rear suspension components , coil springs and axle beam

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Advise....N/S rear tyre outer sidewall....evidence of running at low pressure.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise......devoid of tread on inner edge....renew (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,657 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent attention required (3.5.1g)

front brakes have slight imbalance

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 80,656 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin urgent attention required (3.5.1g)

front brakes have slight imbalance

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2016 78,085 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,355 miles

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)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 72,355 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 69,263 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,263 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,181 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 63,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,880 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ML56 EYY 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 ML56 EYY, 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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ML56 EYY is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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