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OV06 YHB

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 YHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 78,260 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 75,292 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 70,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 62,754 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drop link dust cover slightly split

front both tyres are getting low on tread

Fail 1 Jun 2023 62,754 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drop link dust cover slightly split

front both tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2022 62,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 60,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 55,882 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 55,881 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,200 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage high pressure hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,063 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 52,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.8mm bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 47,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre badly feathered/worn inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn/feathered on inside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 47,203 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre badly feathered/worn inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre badly worn/feathered on inside edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, small cuts to sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre, small cuts to sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre, small cuts to sidewall

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint High pressure hose (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,435 miles

N/S/F tyre deep cut to outer sidewall not to cords

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,971 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 25,540 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 25,523 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,266 miles

All tyres perishing

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 24 Sep 2009 6,980 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 YHB is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHB, 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 OV06 YHB registered?

OV06 YHB is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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