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SB52 EEA

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,827 mi
Last recorded121,827 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 EEA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 121,827 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 116,040 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 116,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (3.4.1c)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside front (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working offside rear no. plate bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front wiper blade torn (8.2.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017
Pass 29 Mar 2016 123,991 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

undertray is fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 123,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also perished 215/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both bulbs (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

undertray is fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag service light indicates check req

both front tyres near the wearbands

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,400 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise undertray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2014 105,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 89,549 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,661 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 83,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 76,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in both front track rods.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,558 miles

Slight play in both front track rods.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,877 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 61,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

hand brake at nearside rear very noisey when operated on rollers.

no BSAU145D markings on front or rear number plates.

slight play at nearside and offside steering [inside rack].

Pass 23 Apr 2008 61,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

hand brake at nearside rear very noisey when operated on rollers.

no BSAU145D markings on front or rear number plates.

slight play at nearside and offside steering [inside rack].

Pass 6 Apr 2007 54,263 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2006 47,058 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 47,058 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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SB52 EEA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB52 EEA, 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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SB52 EEA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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