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SA56 NKR

2006 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,620 mi
Last recorded117,620 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 NKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,620 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2026 117,619 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 101,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is stepped on outer edge, 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner/outer edges, 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,934 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 82,954 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 69,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 65,379 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 60,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 58,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,286 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,452 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 48,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers streaky

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,323 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers streaky

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,564 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 36,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 36,211 miles

Front brake imbalance 23%

Offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2009 28,236 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,236 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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SA56 NKR is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SA56 NKR, 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 SA56 NKR registered?

SA56 NKR is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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