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VK56 KJZ

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,473 mi
Last recorded187,473 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 KJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 187,473 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 186,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 185,458 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 183,155 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 183,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 178,495 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 164,847 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 161,300 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 152,480 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 148,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 143,381 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wiper blade is split

Pass 23 Sep 2016 139,872 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 136,450 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 130,216 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 130,216 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 121,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,175 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,418 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,443 miles

screw o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,740 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 65,740 miles

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

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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VK56 KJZ is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK56 KJZ, 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 VK56 KJZ registered?

VK56 KJZ is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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