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SP56 HDV

2006 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,586 mi
Last recorded105,586 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 HDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 105,586 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 94,832 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 84,118 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2023 84,096 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough notchy on operation ..not centralising (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front slight play inner steering rack tie rods

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slight play inner steering rack tie rods

Rear rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2022 81,432 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 81,432 miles

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

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,106 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 70,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 67,061 miles

slight play at front wheels

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,858 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 57,447 miles

Offside Front slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2016 53,576 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 49,315 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 49,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 44,364 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,333 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,275 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,137 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,887 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,775 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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SP56 HDV is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP56 HDV, 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 SP56 HDV registered?

SP56 HDV is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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