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OV56 BKY

2006 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,342 mi
Last recorded140,342 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 140,342 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 140,481 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 7 Oct 2020 133,371 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively bind on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 112,861 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 101,020 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 101,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,927 miles

Exhaust has parts slightly deteriorated

Off side rear tyre slightly uneven tyre wear

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 86,120 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 86,120 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 76,154 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,503 miles

front brake discs are slighly pitted on inner faces.

nsr tyre is worn unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 71,503 miles

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

front brake discs are slighly pitted on inner faces.

nsr tyre is worn unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,762 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,274 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 58,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,129 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BKY is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BKY, 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 BKY is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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