MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HG52 ARX safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG52 ARX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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