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SK56 OTB

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,936 mi
Last recorded119,936 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 OTB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 119,936 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,938 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 114,880 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 103,920 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 103,912 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 91,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 91,967 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2x (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing 2x corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,716 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 69,994 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 69,994 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) OSF steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 55,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 51,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 51,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,770 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 44,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,122 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,984 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,455 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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SK56 OTB is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SK56 OTB, 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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SK56 OTB is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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