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OV56 LGG

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,307 mi
Last recorded104,307 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 LGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,933 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 100,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,938 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 92,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 89,662 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,132 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 72,968 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,848 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 66,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 60,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,499 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,246 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,508 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,246 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 LGG is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

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

Is OV56 LGG safe to buy?

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