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OE56 VPG

2006 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,550 mi
Last recorded157,550 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 VPG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 157,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 157,547 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 150,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported bracket loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2018 139,263 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn

Fail 14 Dec 2018 139,261 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broke (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe union leaking at rear of car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres worn

Pass 16 Jan 2018 130,230 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 113,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,232 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,120 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 94,117 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,109 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 94,104 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front discs scored but may clean up with use

offside side repeater lense damaged but not dangerous

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,093 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)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & nail in tyre.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 83,093 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & nail in tyre.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,176 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 46,104 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OE56 VPG is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE56 VPG, 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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OE56 VPG is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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