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RE56 ULR

2006 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

258,987 mi
Last recorded258,987 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 ULR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 258,987 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 253,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 247,867 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 247,867 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 241,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 233,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 233,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 228,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 223,311 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 216,541 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2017 209,556 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 201,838 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2015 195,367 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 187,598 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Oct 2013 180,342 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 167,260 miles

water damage front number plate

Fail 26 Oct 2012 167,260 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both front marker lights inop

water damage front number plate

Pass 10 Oct 2011 141,660 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 141,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 113,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,846 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 ULR is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

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

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