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OV06 LOV

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,322 mi
Last recorded172,322 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 LOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 172,322 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Various suspension components corroded/undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2020 165,914 miles

Beam image poor

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted

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

Various suspension components showing surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2019 160,290 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 156,700 miles

Both rear tyres tread lumpy on inner edges

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 153,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Slight leak at engine ()

Vehicle has light surface corrosion on most suspension components

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 148,965 miles

Both front coil spring lower rubber buffer pads split.

Fine cracks in both front suspension lower arm front bushes.

Slight oil leak at rear of engine.

Slight play in steering rack inner track rod ends at both sides.

Small lump in outer sidewall of offside rear tyre.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 143,173 miles

Nearside door mirror broken

Oil leak

Rubber cracking on both front suspension, lower arm front bushes.

Tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2015 143,173 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror broken

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rubber cracking on both front suspension, lower arm front bushes.

Tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 137,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nearside door mirror damaged, mirror glass missing.

nearside front tyre worn to approx 3mm.

small crack in offside front flexible brake hose.

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, no cords exposed.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 137,805 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

nail in offside rear tyre.

nearside door mirror damaged, mirror glass missing.

nearside front tyre worn to approx 3mm.

small crack in offside front flexible brake hose.

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, no cords exposed.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 131,551 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil level slightly high.

fine cracks in both front suspension lower, arm front bushes.

rear brake discs corroded.

slight damage to nearside door mirror.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 131,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine oil level slightly high.

fine cracks in both front suspension lower, arm front bushes.

rear brake discs corroded.

slight damage to nearside door mirror.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,227 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 126,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 120,855 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 120,855 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 107,854 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 91,101 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
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OV06 LOV is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver 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 OV06 LOV, 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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OV06 LOV is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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