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VN56 WNX

2006 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

218,850 mi
Last recorded218,850 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 WNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 218,850 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 211,057 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 211,057 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 198,525 miles

Nearside mirror lense missing

Fail 10 Apr 2024 198,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror lense missing

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 189,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 189,532 miles

Brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 189,367 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 189,147 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 189,138 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 182,186 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 182,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 169,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 149,832 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 140,917 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 125,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2013 106,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2012 85,989 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front marker lamps inop

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,326 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 73,326 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 62,867 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,925 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,925 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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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VN56 WNX is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Red with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VN56 WNX, 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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VN56 WNX is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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