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OE56 XWU

2007 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,225 mi
Last recorded150,225 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Volvo S8095,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 XWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 150,225 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 150,223 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 136,502 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 136,095 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose but no insecure

Pass 2 Dec 2023 124,964 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 113,063 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 103,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,341 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,008 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers,heat shields and / or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jun 2018 82,775 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers,heat shields and / or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,911 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 69,911 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 63,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 61,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2015 61,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,307 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2011 46,376 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,637 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 XWU is a 2007 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 95,880 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 XWU, 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 19 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE56 XWU registered?

OE56 XWU is a 2007 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is OE56 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 XWU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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