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N1 VLV

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

202,974 mi
Last recorded202,974 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 VLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 202,974 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 199,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 199,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 197,057 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 195,535 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 192,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 188,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 188,574 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front sub frame heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 184,820 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 174,056 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 173,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, tyre 1.6mm, few deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 165,552 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,383 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 155,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 143,327 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2016 143,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2015 132,534 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 132,534 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 120,226 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minor stone chips and scratches on windscreen

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,134 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 94,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 84,129 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,765 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 66,765 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

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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N1 VLV is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N1 VLV, 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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N1 VLV is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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