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WG56 ABU

2006 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,125 mi
Last recorded129,125 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 ABU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 129,125 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 129,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,290 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Oil leaks

Fail 24 Nov 2015 117,290 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,299 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 107,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,490 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 96,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,375 miles

eng mngt light on

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,371 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 66,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 65,510 miles

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

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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WG56 ABU is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WG56 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG56 ABU?

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What year was WG56 ABU registered?

WG56 ABU is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is WG56 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG56 ABU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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