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R9 FEC

2006 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

205,460 mi
Last recorded205,460 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 FEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 205,460 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2025 205,460 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 184,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle slightly rusty

Pass 3 May 2023 178,991 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 173,985 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 169,170 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

front brake discs are scored / corroding on the edges

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 5 May 2020 164,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 160,657 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 155,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 151,753 miles

both front tires wearing on edges

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

Pass 24 May 2016 146,363 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2015 137,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 May 2014 127,698 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2013 121,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 115,504 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 109,274 miles

Both front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 95,682 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R9 FEC is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R9 FEC, 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 R9 FEC registered?

R9 FEC is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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