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S80 GXA

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,478 mi
Last recorded128,478 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 128,478 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 124,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 120,265 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear above subframe, mounting corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 117,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tread block wear inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 117,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splits inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tread block wear inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,677 miles

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 115,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,021 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,534 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 98,161 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 98,161 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 92,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,886 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,812 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,920 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 70,616 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 70,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 59,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 51,405 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,405 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,944 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,086 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 32,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GXA is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S80 GXA, 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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S80 GXA is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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