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RJ06 VAF

2006 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 VAF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 129,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 126,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 120,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,971 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 116,971 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 113,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,100 miles

Front tyres wearing off to inner section of tread possibly caused by the worn track rod end or other track issues.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wall worn as if tyre has been run on whilst flat. This does not fit any failure criteria but as it is more than likeley also worn on the inside of wall replacement is advised.

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 106,076 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front tyres wearing off to inner section of tread possibly caused by the worn track rod end or other track issues.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wall worn as if tyre has been run on whilst flat. This does not fit any failure criteria but as it is more than likeley also worn on the inside of wall replacement is advised.

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 102,964 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 98,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate lamps quite dim

Pass 27 Dec 2012 98,035 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 98,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 89,381 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 89,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,868 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 82,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery was flat and would not start the car to allow me to carry out the brake roller test. have left car on charge started engine and completed test. Car on computer system 2hr 20mins approx.

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

Tyre wear would indicate track requires attention, also steering wheel not centred.

Tyres have been fouling inner front wheel arches both sides. Some wheel and tyre configurations on some Volvos do cause this syptom.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 74,937 miles

Reserve travel on parking brake lever only just ok.

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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RJ06 VAF is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ06 VAF, 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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RJ06 VAF is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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