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OV56 LFZ

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,212 mi
Last recorded158,212 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 158,212 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 158,212 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 144,468 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 137,244 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 137,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 125,290 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 125,290 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,955 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 118,955 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 107,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 103,365 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,763 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear trailing arm bushs starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,357 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 89,032 miles

n/s/r inner wheel rim slight distortion

n/s/r tyre 2.5-3.0mm

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,611 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,852 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,572 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,236 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 54,953 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 LFZ 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 LFZ, 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 LFZ registered?

OV56 LFZ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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