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OY56 VUV

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,131 mi
Last recorded97,131 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 97,131 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)

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 97,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 129,819 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN/CORRODED/RUSTED OVER 1/3 OF FACE AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE JUDDER AT SPEED

O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM

O/S/R LAMP UNIT CRACKED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F TYRE CUT TO SIDEWALL LIMITS AND 2.5MM 225/50/17W

Pass 17 Sep 2010 129,819 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC WORN/CORRODED/RUSTED OVER 1/3 OF FACE AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE JUDDER AT SPEED

O/S/F TYRE 2.5MM

O/S/R LAMP UNIT CRACKED

N/S/F TYRE CUT TO SIDEWALL LIMITS AND 2.5MM 225/50/17W

Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

O/S/R LAMP CRACKED LENS

REAR VENTED DISCS WORN /LIPPED NEAR LIMIT

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 VUV is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

OY56 VUV is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is OY56 VUV safe to buy?

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