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OV56 ZNW

2006 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

179,608 mi
Last recorded179,608 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 ZNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 179,608 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle heavy and patchy, floor, sills, suspension parts subframes front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Welding repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to Perish & split & breaking away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Trailing Arm Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to Perish & split & breaking away from casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Trailing Arm Perished & split & breaking away from casing on limit at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray front to rear

Pass 5 Dec 2024 177,257 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

dampness around fuel tank but no leak found

Fail 21 Nov 2024 177,241 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 2 rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

dampness around fuel tank but no leak found

Pass 30 Nov 2023 173,930 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 164,053 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 151,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front pads 20% left

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 26 Nov 2020 142,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front pads 20% left

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2019 135,287 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front secondary side light not working

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

Offside washer weak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 125,408 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 125,331 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,870 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 109,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 104,636 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,828 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 89,871 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,871 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 80,744 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 80,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 70,549 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,767 miles

emissions to clean for smoke meter to read

Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,159 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,159 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 ZNW is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZNW, 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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OV56 ZNW is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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