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FV52 EPJ

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,905 mi
Last recorded87,905 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 EPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,905 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 67,195 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play in drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake has a bit of free play

oil level just above minimum

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,901 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,199 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 60,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,125 miles

emgine light on

front discs corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,957 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,010 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 47,579 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 47,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,864 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,682 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 38,682 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 32,145 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
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FV52 EPJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV52 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 EPJ registered?

FV52 EPJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is FV52 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 EPJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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