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RF52 ZDS

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,372 mi
Last recorded184,372 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 ZDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 184,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 179,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both tyre worn low

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres perished on side wall

Pass 15 Feb 2018 174,802 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slight split at one end

Pass 20 Feb 2017 169,239 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 162,213 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 153,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 147,687 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 147,687 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 138,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 130,658 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 121,059 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 108,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,215 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 95,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 22 Jan 2008 78,107 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 78,107 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 48,211 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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RF52 ZDS is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RF52 ZDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF52 ZDS registered?

RF52 ZDS is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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