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OE52 XYX

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,415 mi
Last recorded157,415 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 XYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 157,415 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)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 157,415 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 148,313 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 137,896 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 137,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,511 miles

Front number plate poor suggest replacement

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2014 128,511 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front number plate poor suggest replacement

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 111,310 miles

Front number plate poor

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside rear tyre 2.3mm

Offside front tyre nail close to edge ,,225/50/17/98w hankook

Pass 20 Jan 2012 94,868 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 94,868 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre 2.4mm,,,,,Nearside front tyre 2.2mm

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jan 2011 81,407 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,407 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,929 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,252 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 61,252 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 521,073 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 521,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,300 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,977 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OE52 XYX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OE52 XYX, 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 XYX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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