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LG51 RAY

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,215 mi
Last recorded35,215 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 RAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,215 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 35,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 32,456 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,543 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 28,543 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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LG51 RAY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG51 RAY, 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 LG51 RAY registered?

LG51 RAY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LG51 RAY safe to buy?

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