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OY56 VDJ

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 126,621 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,334 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 125,334 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 121,705 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 121,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,476 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,934 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 115,108 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 103,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,557 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,133 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 67,532 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,307 miles

washer fluid leaking from washer bottle

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,055 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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,917 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape and worn on inner edge

washer bottle leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,148 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 22,147 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,191 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 VDJ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VDJ, 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 VDJ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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