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DU52 CWV

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

176,522 mi
Last recorded176,522 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 CWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 176,522 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 176,522 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 147,623 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 135,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 132,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear coilsprings corroded

nearside front and rear tyres treads low

nearside rackend slight play

Fail 27 Apr 2013 132,641 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside front lower arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear coilsprings corroded

nearside front and rear tyres treads low

nearside rackend slight play

Pass 2 May 2012 128,116 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 128,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Condensation in both headlamps (not affecting dip beam pattern)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,102 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

rear brake discs scored

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 99,071 miles

wear in steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2010 99,071 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wear in steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,079 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside front lower fog light lense cracked

advise parkbrake lever travel high

advise slight movement/wear- both front inner track rod joints/power steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,754 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,653 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,029 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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DU52 CWV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DU52 CWV, 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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DU52 CWV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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