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RV56 UPY

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

184,496 mi
Last recorded184,496 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 UPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 184,496 miles

Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened small repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

corrosion to front and rear sub-frames and suspension components consistent with age

Pass 17 Sep 2021 180,623 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 180,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 174,265 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF / NSF wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 169,411 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 163,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 158,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover cable tied in place (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 150,492 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 150,492 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,064 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 142,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,977 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 125,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,751 miles

srs service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,720 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,528 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 73,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,738 miles

front pads low nearside

Pass 17 Sep 2009 32,687 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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RV56 UPY is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV56 UPY, 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

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What year was RV56 UPY registered?

RV56 UPY is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is RV56 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 UPY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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