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SL56 XVU

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,739 mi
Last recorded94,739 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 XVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 94,739 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 92,745 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 91,347 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 91,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2021 89,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 84,094 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,800 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,539 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,198 miles

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)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 71,196 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,033 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,033 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 60,177 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 60,177 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,769 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 55,768 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,566 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 45,563 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 38,832 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,763 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 29,763 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,039 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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