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SG06 AYM

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,942 mi
Last recorded70,942 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 AYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 70,934 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sides wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2025 58,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 56,246 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished and both over 10 years old

several areas of corrosion on underside

Fail 9 Jan 2024 56,240 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre box rear hanger missing (exhaust hitting lower support (6.1.2 (a))

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres soft, perished and both over 10 years old

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,767 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 53,767 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 53,635 miles

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

exhaust corroding at mountings

Pass 10 Mar 2020 53,401 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,762 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 51,762 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,005 miles

surface rust underbody

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,966 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 41,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,461 miles

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

front side marker in op

osr knock from hand brake on release

Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,098 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 35,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,583 miles

osr hand brake inter clonk and light bind on it

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,461 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 27,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 27,761 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,728 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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SG06 AYM is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 SG06 AYM, 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 SG06 AYM registered?

SG06 AYM is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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