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S80 DOV

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

224,281 mi
Last recorded224,281 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 DOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 224,281 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills and inner wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

screen wash leaking slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2025 215,108 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edge ware (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 206,659 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 192,720 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 192,720 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 177,542 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 2 rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 176,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre oddly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2019 176,761 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre oddly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2018 168,926 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 156,051 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2016 142,505 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

tow hitch missing at time of test

Pass 9 Jul 2015 132,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 122,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2014 122,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 116,535 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 105,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 98,198 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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,121 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 47,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S80 DOV is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S80 DOV, 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 S80 DOV registered?

S80 DOV is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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