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OV56 DAA

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,184 mi
Last recorded142,184 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 DAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 142,184 miles

CENTRAL INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 142,184 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 140,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 139,259 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROX 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 137,381 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 135,048 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 135,048 miles

Fuel system component leaking ENGINE BAY AREA LOWER O/S (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 132,272 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 132,272 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 128,574 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,495 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,739 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,878 miles

Nearside tyre perishing on side walls...

Offside Front tyre has small cuts present...however does not expose ply or cord..also perishing on side walls...

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,211 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre approaching 2mm...

Pass 1 Oct 2012 75,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,740 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic covers over outer sill panels....

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,290 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV56 DAA is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DAA, 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 DAA registered?

OV56 DAA is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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