MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,739 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective both centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
both front wiper blades smearing
Central Rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Central Rear exhaust bracket broken
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL56 XVU is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue 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 SL56 XVU, 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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How do I check the history of SL56 XVU?
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What year was SL56 XVU registered?
SL56 XVU is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 December 2006.
Is SL56 XVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SL56 XVU shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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