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OY56 VBZ

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

241,285 mi
Last recorded241,285 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 241,285 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 226,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 210,775 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 191,252 miles

front screen damaged and both sides steering rack worn and noisey

trigger point not met

Fail 12 Dec 2018 191,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system and caliper /leaking area (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front screen damaged and both sides steering rack worn and noisey

trigger point not met

Pass 2 Dec 2017 174,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

number plate lamp will need attention

Pass 8 Dec 2016 155,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Not in drivers view of the road (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 150,023 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 150,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 138,781 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 122,008 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 109,607 miles

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

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

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

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

rack has some play in iner joints

Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,592 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,165 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
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OY56 VBZ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VBZ, 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 VBZ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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