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R5 NWN

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,995 mi
Last recorded147,995 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 NWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 147,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 142,691 miles

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

varuious items corrded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 142,691 miles

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

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

varuious items corrded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 136,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 132,883 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 129,354 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 129,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm tread remaining and cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing loose (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swelling under plastic coating, possibly corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bushes worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 123,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 123,568 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,393 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 119,393 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 111,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 111,364 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 98,678 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 98,678 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,062 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,142 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 18 Aug 2015 67,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,177 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,874 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,328 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

abs sensor wires on offside front broken

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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R5 NWN is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R5 NWN, 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 R5 NWN registered?

R5 NWN is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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