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RE56 ULP

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,437 mi
Last recorded50,437 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 ULP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 50,437 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,639 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,291 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,792 miles

Both rear tyres splitting inside tread

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and splits in tread

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner tread and splits in tread

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,267 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 34,266 miles

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

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 25,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nsr tyre splitting inside tread and distorted on inner

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

Osr tyre splitting inside tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,505 miles

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2011 16,505 miles

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

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2010 11,735 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 8,170 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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RE56 ULP is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RE56 ULP, 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 RE56 ULP registered?

RE56 ULP is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is RE56 ULP safe to buy?

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