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SB55 HZJ

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,078 mi
Last recorded102,078 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 HZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 102,078 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured recommend replace (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 101,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring platform (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 85,292 miles

Engine covers/Under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,131 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,765 miles

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Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,989 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,312 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,567 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s no white light showing (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s head lamp has water ingress

o/s/f side marker inop

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 62,567 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding o/s/f (3.7.B.1)

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

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s no white light showing (1.4.A.2e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s head lamp has water ingress

o/s/f side marker inop

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 59,938 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance light braking O/S more than N/S (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 59,938 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance light braking O/S more than N/S (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 53,063 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 53,063 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both aims low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,958 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 40,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,558 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 36,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,646 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SB55 HZJ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SB55 HZJ, 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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SB55 HZJ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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