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OY56 VXC

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,076 mi
Last recorded181,076 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 181,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2021 181,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 166,502 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 153,591 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 153,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 144,960 miles

Headlight beam deflectors fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2017 133,674 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,095 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/f of rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 127,095 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position wont open (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & o/s/r 225/50x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/f of rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/r 225/50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 120,289 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position Cannot be opened (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & o/s/r 225/50x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 102,961 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 102,961 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,728 miles

obstruction to windscreen

Fail 19 Sep 2012 93,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

obstruction to windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2011 80,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 68,630 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 68,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,253 miles

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

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 VXC is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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