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VK06 VHL

2006 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,770 mi
Last recorded116,770 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 VHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 116,770 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 116,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,372 miles

rear exhaust mtn brocken

Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,656 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but not effecting operation

Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,760 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 85,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 77,883 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 70,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 70,941 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 60,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 60,595 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 51,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 30,708 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 30,708 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VK06 VHL is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK06 VHL, 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 VK06 VHL registered?

VK06 VHL is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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