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RV56 AKZ

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,135 mi
Last recorded152,135 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 AKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 152,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 152,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 131,872 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jun 2019 131,872 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 127,041 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 126,999 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 116,588 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,586 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,306 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 106,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,410 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,146 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,024 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 63,418 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 63,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,399 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 47,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,469 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre heavily distorted on inner edge

rear brake pads close to limit

slight distortion on nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear Tyres out of shape

Fail 19 Oct 2009 29,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

both rear Tyres out of shape

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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RV56 AKZ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RV56 AKZ, 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 RV56 AKZ registered?

RV56 AKZ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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