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OY56 RWJ

2006 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

198,799 mi
Last recorded198,799 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 RWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 198,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 195,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 187,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDE ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 163,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 158,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 149,112 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 149,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 148,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 134,566 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 122,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 112,716 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted at the of test

Fail 5 Sep 2016 112,716 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted at the of test

Rear pads on limit

Pass 31 Aug 2015 103,087 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2014 96,103 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 86,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 75,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011
Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,230 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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OY56 RWJ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel 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 OY56 RWJ, 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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OY56 RWJ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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