2006 Volvo S80 petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Volvo S80 first registered in 2006 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 275 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 275 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2006 Volvo S80 petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2006 Volvo S80 petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Lights and electrics22% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres21% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Suspension20% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Brakes12% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Oil and fluid leaks9% of testsRough price £80–£600
At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.
- Exhaust and emissions7% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Volvo S80 petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Volvo S80 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 521 | Tyres 26% |
| 2015 | 1,169 | Tyres 28% |
| 2014 | 1,136 | Tyres 25% |
| 2013 | 1,237 | Tyres 32% |
| 2012 | 1,046 | Tyres 31% |
| 2011 | 1,227 | Tyres 32% |
| 2010 | 1,719 | Suspension 32% |
| 2009 | 1,352 | Suspension 34% |
| 2008 | 1,917 | Suspension 37% |
| 2007 | 2,248 | Suspension 42% |
| 2005 | 1,315 | Suspension 43% |
| 2004 | 1,286 | Suspension 47% |
| 2003 | 1,270 | Suspension 44% |
| 2002 | 1,068 | Suspension 49% |
| 2001 | 694 | Suspension 47% |
| 2000 | 355 | Suspension 46% |
| 1999 | 250 | Suspension 46% |
| 1998 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Volvo S80 cars first registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score