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WJ56 PUE

2006 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,306 mi
Last recorded64,306 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 PUE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 64,306 miles

exhaust system corroded

play o/s/f track rod end

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 63,575 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 63,076 miles

small play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Nov 2023 63,076 miles

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

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

small play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,169 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,772 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 59,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 58,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 55,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 50,241 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and smooth on inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 42,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,323 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,476 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,185 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,655 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,609 miles

Rear tyres perishing in tread

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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WJ56 PUE is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WJ56 PUE, 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 WJ56 PUE registered?

WJ56 PUE is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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