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OY56 VBV

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,620 mi
Last recorded148,620 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 148,620 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SUBFRAMES AND ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ,SURFACE CORROSION. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 145,073 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arms front main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 145,073 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working n/s/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f lower control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arms front main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 142,008 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 141,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 136,550 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 132,766 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 125,815 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 121,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,415 miles

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,587 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 105,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,287 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 96,188 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,187 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,074 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,074 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,723 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,157 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 VBV is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VBV, 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 OY56 VBV registered?

OY56 VBV is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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