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R28 BTS

2006 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,293 mi
Last recorded161,293 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 BTS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 161,293 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 161,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 154,266 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 150,557 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 150,557 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 144,836 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 138,565 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 13,865 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 133,664 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 128,421 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 118,728 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side & N/Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both O/Side & N/Side (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 118,728 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both O/Side & N/Side (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side & N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both O/Side & N/Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both O/Side & N/Side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 103,452 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/f lens frosty (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 103,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s/f lens frosty (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 87,719 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,818 miles

under body has cover fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2015 75,818 miles

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

under body has cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,627 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 63,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 63,106 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 55,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,437 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 49,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 41,793 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,162 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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R28 BTS is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R28 BTS, 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 R28 BTS registered?

R28 BTS is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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