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RV06 GKU

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,498 mi
Last recorded239,498 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 GKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 239,498 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 196,074 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 196,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 161,841 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 161,841 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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RV06 GKU is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV06 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV06 GKU?

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What year was RV06 GKU registered?

RV06 GKU is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is RV06 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV06 GKU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV06 GKU have outstanding finance?

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