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OY56 VVB

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,065 mi
Last recorded70,065 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 70,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 70,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 68,312 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 63,668 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 57,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,228 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 51,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,970 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 48,970 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,783 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Slight oil mist on engine

Fail 18 Feb 2016 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Slight oil mist on engine

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,847 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 40,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,517 miles

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

Unable to see inner front pads

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,623 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 33,856 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,811 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,804 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 VVB is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 4,414cc petrol 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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

OY56 VVB is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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