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OV56 VNP

2006 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,301 mi
Last recorded115,301 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 115,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 112,425 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak evident

Fail 20 Nov 2024 112,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak evident

Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,818 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and worn badly on the shoulders

slight engine oil leak apparent

Pass 4 Nov 2022 108,988 miles

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

front wipers are in poor condition

offside rear tyre been run under inflated and worn badly on the shoulders

slight oil leak on the engine

Pass 28 Oct 2021 107,338 miles

nearside front and nearside rear road wheel inner rims are badly distorted

offside front tyre worn on the shoulders

rear diff noisry

Fail 27 Oct 2021 107,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both the rear tyres are worn very badly 0n the inner shoulders perished and close to the cords

nearside front and nearside rear road wheel inner rims are badly distorted

offside front tyre worn on the shoulders

rear diff noisry

Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,581 miles

both the nearside road wheel inner rims are distorted

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

rear diff is noisey

Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,747 miles

both the nearside road wheel inner rims are slightly distorted

both the rear tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,507 miles

nearside front and nearside rear road wheel inner rims are slightly distorted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,315 miles

front and rear discs and pads are in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,869 miles

both the front tyres are approaching the wear bars

Pass 1 Nov 2015 68,355 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 58,582 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,865 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,121 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 14,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 10,200 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV56 VNP is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Black with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

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

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