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HG52 ARX

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,531 mi
Last recorded160,531 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 ARX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2018 160,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 159,024 miles

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

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT. (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 159,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT. (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 156,896 miles

Detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlam adjustment switch adjusted to re check headlamp aim

Fail 29 Dec 2015 156,896 miles

Detachable tow ball not fitted at time of test

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlam adjustment switch adjusted to re check headlamp aim

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 154,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 154,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 150,533 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 144,424 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 144,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 138,428 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 138,420 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 130,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 125,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 114,811 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 166,711 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HG52 ARX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG52 ARX, 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 HG52 ARX registered?

HG52 ARX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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