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RF56 TXV

2006 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

183,919 mi
Last recorded183,919 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 TXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 183,919 miles

Corrosion to Chassis, Suspension, Sub frames and Exhaust

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2024 178,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 178,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear subframe and rear shock absorbers

Exhaust system deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 173,140 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe and rear shock absorbers

Corrosion to sills and floorpans

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 167,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

deterioration on n/s and o/s head light lenses.

Pass 21 Sep 2021 159,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 151,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 151,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 144,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has a blanket and dog cage on the back seat so unable to inspect the seat belts. ()

Fail 1 Oct 2019 144,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has a blanket and dog cage on the back seat so unable to inspect the seat belts. ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 138,883 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 122,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,572 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,824 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 91,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE REPEATER HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM NEARSIDE FRONT ON 3MM

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,459 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR CASING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 14 Sep 2010 49,595 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON

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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RF56 TXV is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RF56 TXV, 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 RF56 TXV registered?

RF56 TXV is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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