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DV52 ZXO

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,232 mi
Last recorded121,232 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 121,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 112,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,379 miles

chip in screen

condensation to headlamps

damage to body work

front brake discs corroded and lipped

items removed from drivers view

kerb marks on alloys

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate de laminating

Fail 12 Feb 2014 102,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

condensation to headlamps

damage to body work

front brake discs corroded and lipped

items removed from drivers view

kerb marks on alloys

nail in n/s/r tyre (repairable)

o/s/f brake flexi hose cracked

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate de laminating

Fail 21 Feb 2013 96,498 miles

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

crack in front n/plate

dents on bodywork kerb damage on alloys

exhaust corroding

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs scored

rear n/plate starting to fade

towbar plug insecure

water in head lamps

Pass 21 Feb 2013 96,498 miles

crack in front n/plate

dents on bodywork kerb damage on alloys

exhaust corroding

front brake discs lipped and corroded

rear brake discs scored

rear n/plate starting to fade

towbar plug insecure

water in head lamps

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,623 miles

all brake discs corroding

crack in front n/plate

exhaust corroding

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 87,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bearing noise from engine

Fail 4 Mar 2011 87,180 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bearing noise from engine

nearside washer jet inoperative

Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,517 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 77,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,742 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 64,802 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 64,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,196 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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DV52 ZXO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV52 ZXO, 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 DV52 ZXO registered?

DV52 ZXO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is DV52 ZXO safe to buy?

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