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WU56 GJE

2006 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 4414cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,253 mi
Last recorded146,253 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volvo S8098,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 GJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,414cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 146,253 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 138,971 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 124,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 110,679 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,227 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 82,783 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,016 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 72,016 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 66,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 60,010 miles

Exhaust centre support fractured

Pass 1 Mar 2016 54,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,189 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2014 51,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 19,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,726 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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WU56 GJE is a 2006 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 4,414cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WU56 GJE, 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

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What year was WU56 GJE registered?

WU56 GJE is a 2006 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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