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SO52 ECF

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 ECF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,608 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 91,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside 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 26 Apr 2019 89,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 86,305 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 83,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 80,197 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear has a flat spot on it

Fail 3 May 2016 80,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear has a flat spot on it

Pass 15 May 2015 79,864 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 79,864 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 78,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 76,596 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel cap seal starting to crack advise replace

Fail 3 May 2013 76,576 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012

slight play in steering rack o\s\f

Pass 2 May 2011 73,514 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside steering rack end slightly worn

Pass 5 May 2010 66,767 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 63,916 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight Play in osf of steering rack

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,614 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 55,271 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 55,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,467 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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SO52 ECF is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO52 ECF, 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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SO52 ECF is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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