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WP55 GSV

2006 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,965 mi
Last recorded159,965 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 GSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 159,965 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 147,950 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 147,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 140,643 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 140,643 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 130,891 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 130,891 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working repaired on test (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 119,428 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,621 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 114,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 110,651 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 110,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,068 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 99,342 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 93,349 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 93,349 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 86,895 miles

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 20 Jul 2009 80,397 miles

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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WP55 GSV is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WP55 GSV, 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 WP55 GSV registered?

WP55 GSV is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is WP55 GSV safe to buy?

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