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OY56 RXU

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,704 mi
Last recorded159,704 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 RXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 159,704 miles

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

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

Underside/suspension components corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2023 157,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight movement, slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 tires (5.2.3 (l))

general corrosion to underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2022 154,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 151,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 151,122 miles

Exhaust system insecure both centre hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 144,389 miles

exhaust mount corroded but does not affect the stability

Pass 19 Mar 2019 136,587 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,900 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 130,900 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 124,615 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 124,615 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres starting to get low and wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2015 109,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,578 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 96,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 77,738 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 62,837 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 62,837 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 35,409 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,767 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,937 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 18,937 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)

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 RXU is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 OY56 RXU, 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 RXU is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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