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OY56 VVG

2006 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

274,837 mi
Last recorded274,837 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 274,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 274,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 265,412 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 265,412 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 251,988 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 230,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 211,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 201,163 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Oct 2015 179,255 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Oct 2015 179,251 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 159,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2014 159,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 138,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 138,027 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 115,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 74,583 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,164 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 VVG is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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