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OV56 BKA

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,586 mi
Last recorded103,586 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 103,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 101,484 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective two exhaust support bracket corroded /broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 101,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective two exhaust support bracket corroded /broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 99,192 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 99,192 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 96,121 miles

Offside wing mirror unit lose

Undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,754 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 89,281 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres low on tread

Fail 15 May 2020 89,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

front brakes low

front tyres low on tread

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,470 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 76,528 miles

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

Offside power assisted steering rack damp

covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

maintenance warning lamp present

power steering pump noisy

slight damage to windscreen

slight judder present in power assisted steering system

Fail 30 May 2018 76,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside power assisted steering rack damp

covers fitted restricting inspection of vehicle

maintenance warning lamp present

power steering pump noisy

slight damage to windscreen

slight judder present in power assisted steering system

Pass 30 May 2017 67,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,105 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,035 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 42,035 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,478 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,419 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 28,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,773 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 20,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 13,969 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)

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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OV56 BKA is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 OV56 BKA, 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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OV56 BKA is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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