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OV56 PMX

2006 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,041 mi
Last recorded124,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 PMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 124,041 miles

Exhaust mounting defective intermediate mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 124,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inside edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective intermediate mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight movement in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 118,665 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 118,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 112,380 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 112,375 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 104,720 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 97,911 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn and feathered on inside edge 225/50/17

front wiper blades jumping

Pass 15 May 2015 90,564 miles

both rear tyres feathering and perishing

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edges 225 50 17

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Fail 12 May 2015 90,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres feathering and perishing

both rear tyres wearing on the inside edges 225 50 17

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 21 May 2014 80,577 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges, rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 May 2014 80,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges, rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,373 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front disc corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,485 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,089 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV56 PMX is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Grey 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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

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

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