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SP56 YRW

2006 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,076 mi
Last recorded81,076 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 YRW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,076 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,382 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 67,380 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 66,106 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,221 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,812 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,309 miles

front discs heavily coroded inner faces

Pass 4 Aug 2011 28,651 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 28,651 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 24,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 19,689 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 YRW is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SP56 YRW, 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 YRW registered?

SP56 YRW is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is SP56 YRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 YRW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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