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MLZ 3218

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,535 mi
Last recorded178,535 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 3218
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 178,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 174,842 miles

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

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

all underside of vehicle /suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2024 171,794 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 171,790 miles

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

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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 168,266 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 168,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 164,991 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 164,588 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm \ fouling brake pipe bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 161,237 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 161,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 161,163 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 161,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 160,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres are a different size to the rear

Fail 19 Dec 2019 160,257 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres are a different size to the rear

Pass 5 Dec 2018 144,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 130,724 miles

both front tyres scrubbed off on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2016 118,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 28 Dec 2016 118,259 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,052 miles

under body panels obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 77,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2012 61,664 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,448 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 52,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,529 miles

nsf trye getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2010 42,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf trye getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,110 miles

Offside Front 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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MLZ 3218 is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 MLZ 3218, 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 MLZ 3218 registered?

MLZ 3218 is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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