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SW56 CYH

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,294 mi
Last recorded117,294 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 CYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 117,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quarter damage to paintwork

both rear tyres worn inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2019 117,280 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached metal of bush corroded and split (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front foglamp insecure but not likely to fall out

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear quarter damage to paintwork

both rear tyres worn inner edges

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,995 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 110,940 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,757 miles

Nearside rear door intermittently does not unlock

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,459 miles

Nearside Rear door intermittently does not unlock

Fail 17 Nov 2016 96,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear door intermittently does not unlock

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 85,490 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 85,440 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014
Fail 4 Nov 2014 74,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 71,293 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 61,291 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,640 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,199 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,900 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 27,898 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc scored due to metal contact with pad

Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,600 miles

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

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

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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SW56 CYH is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW56 CYH, 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 SW56 CYH registered?

SW56 CYH is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is SW56 CYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW56 CYH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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