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OE52 NVP

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

158,906 mi
Last recorded158,906 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 NVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 158,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 156,737 miles

Offside Rear rear o/s handbrake showing low effort at rear wheel

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 28 Apr 2022 156,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s brake hose [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s brake hose [cracking] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear rear o/s handbrake showing low effort at rear wheel

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 24 May 2021 153,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 151,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside inner rack arm play

Pass 18 May 2019 148,090 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 148,090 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 143,575 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 8 May 2018 143,574 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2017 148,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 148,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 143,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2016 143,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 138,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

number plate lamps dull

rear exhaust mount brakets corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 138,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

number plate lamps dull

rear exhaust mount brakets corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 134,371 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 24 May 2013 128,513 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 122,867 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 114,251 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 104,405 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 104,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 100,428 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 100,428 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,162 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,849 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 79,849 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 73,778 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 73,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,757 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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OE52 NVP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 NVP, 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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OE52 NVP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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