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Volvo S80

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 2,521 cc

LB56 GXAMOT history

LB56 GXA is a blue petrol Volvo S80 first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 218,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
218,995 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,521 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GXA was last recorded at 218,995 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 12,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,354 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
12,641 miles
Average per year
11,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,995 miles
  • 2024 – 206,354 miles
  • 2023 – 193,456 miles
  • 2022 – 180,523 miles
  • 2021 – 167,343 miles
  • 2020 – 157,907 miles
  • 2019 – 146,882 miles
  • 2018 – 132,014 miles
  • 2017 – 116,542 miles
  • 2016 – 104,193 miles
  • 2015 – 97,531 miles
  • 2014 – 91,766 miles
  • 2013 – 78,124 miles
  • 2012 – 69,812 miles
  • 2011 – 58,344 miles
  • 2009 – 37,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,995 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre unever wear on inner tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,995 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    218,995 miles
    Test number
    657839347109
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail218,995 miles (+12,641)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,995 miles
    Test number
    923210701511
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,354 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    206,354 miles
    Test number
    975281225463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail206,343 miles (+12,887)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,343 miles
    Test number
    639563967778
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass193,456 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    193,456 miles
    Test number
    570776666125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail193,444 miles (+12,921)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,444 miles
    Test number
    982615339950
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass180,523 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,523 miles
    Test number
    289602695083
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail180,512 miles (+13,169)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,512 miles
    Test number
    717579817389
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass167,343 miles (+9,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,343 miles
    Test number
    165338481335
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass157,907 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,907 miles
    Test number
    873422065155
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre unever wear on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail157,895 miles (+11,013)2 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,895 miles
    Test number
    673102277836
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre unever wear on inner tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass146,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,882 miles
    Test number
    589246073532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail146,871 miles (+14,857)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,871 miles
    Test number
    915077338755
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass132,014 miles (+15,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,014 miles
    Test number
    748272050526
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket comes off

  15. Pass116,542 miles (+12,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,542 miles
    Test number
    334608094685
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket comes off

  16. Pass104,193 miles (+6,662)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,193 miles
    Test number
    721309187480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    713972320578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,531 miles (+5,765)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,531 miles
    Test number
    107174530046
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail91,766 miles2 repaired4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,766 miles
    Test number
    378072304338
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low in air pressure
    • NoteRear bumper damage from nearside

  20. Pass91,766 miles (+13,642)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,766 miles
    Test number
    497942504480
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low in air pressure
    • NoteRear bumper damage from nearside

  21. Pass78,124 miles (+8,312)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,124 miles
    Test number
    949755613195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,812 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,812 miles
    Test number
    366579092151
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  23. Fail69,812 miles (+11,468)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,812 miles
    Test number
    495569892133
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  24. Pass58,344 miles (+20,404)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,344 miles
    Test number
    957716691113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,940 miles
    Test number
    152160129373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GXA

Does LB56 GXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 GXA expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GXA?
The MOT on LB56 GXA expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 GXA done?
LB56 GXA was recorded at 218,995 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 11,457 miles a year.
Has LB56 GXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GXA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 GXA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 GXA find?
LB56 GXA passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inside edge, and 3 more.

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