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DE52 VGO

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,232 mi
Last recorded93,232 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 VGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,232 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 92,176 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 188,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 148,337 miles

bolt snapped off in off side lower arm (bump stop bracket) †

off side front head light damaged and holed but it hasn't affected the aim

off side side reflector cracked †

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 20 Dec 2006 148,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

bolt snapped off in off side lower arm (bump stop bracket)

off side front head light damaged and holed but it hasn't affected the aim

off side side reflector cracked

small amount of play in both steering arms

Pass 28 Dec 2005 107,104 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f n/s/f track rods

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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DE52 VGO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 96,140 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 DE52 VGO, 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 23 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE52 VGO registered?

DE52 VGO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is DE52 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE52 VGO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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