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OV56 BNL

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,000 mi
Last recorded146,000 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 BNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 146,000 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 73,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 68,068 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 56,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 51,886 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,280 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 46,038 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 43,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,467 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2016 43,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,053 miles

advise n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking to side walls/cracking within tread pattern

Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs are heavily corroded on the inner face

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre is heavily perishing

O/S/R Tyre is heavily perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,713 miles

front discs have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,869 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,718 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,313 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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OV56 BNL is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV56 BNL, 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 OV56 BNL registered?

OV56 BNL is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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