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OV52 NCN

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,428 mi
Last recorded148,428 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 NCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 148,428 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 148,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm ball joint excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 146,288 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 146,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 143,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 139,595 miles

advise parking brake has limited reserve free travel

Fail 30 Oct 2017 139,595 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise parking brake has limited reserve free travel

Pass 10 Oct 2016 136,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,832 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 124,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,216 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 104,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,232 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 97,232 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,018 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 85,766 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 76,558 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 76,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 66,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,143 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 388,213 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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OV52 NCN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OV52 NCN, 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 OV52 NCN registered?

OV52 NCN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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