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SL06 HWZ

2006 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,755 mi
Last recorded136,755 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 HWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 136,755 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated - possibly retaining springs on handbrake shoes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blade missing on offside headlamp.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 136,735 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight metallic noise when nearside rear wheel is rotated - possibly retaining springs on handbrake shoes.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blade missing on offside headlamp.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 117,529 miles

Both rear tyres have tread separation

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear brake dics corroded and pitted

Slight play in N/S of steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2011 117,525 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front tyres worn very heavy on edges

Both rear tyres have tread separation

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

Front brake discs worn

N/S/F side marker in-op

O/S/F side marker in-op

One of O/S/R sidelight bulbs in-op

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

Rear brake dics corroded and pitted

Slight play in N/S of steering rack

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,220 miles

Nearside front wheel rim inside dented

Fail 18 Mar 2010 96,220 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front wheel rim inside dented

Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,043 miles

Front tyres touching flexible plastic wheel arch liner on full lock.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 71,043 miles

Front tyres touching flexible plastic wheel arch liner on full lock.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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SL06 HWZ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL06 HWZ, 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 SL06 HWZ registered?

SL06 HWZ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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