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OE52 LCY

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,321 mi
Last recorded146,321 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 LCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2014 146,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2014 146,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 131,520 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 131,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 131,493 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Fail 7 Mar 2013 131,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2012 120,112 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 120,112 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 103,124 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 May 2011 103,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,639 miles

advise slight play in both front rack ends

Fail 10 Mar 2010 79,638 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise slight play in both front rack ends

Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,108 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 66,892 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,140 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 61,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,196 miles

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

small amount of play in o/s of steering rack

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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OE52 LCY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OE52 LCY, 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 OE52 LCY registered?

OE52 LCY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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