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XX52 ROW

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,250 mi
Last recorded74,250 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX52 ROW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 74,250 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 70,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 67,662 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 63,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 60,625 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 57,780 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2020 54,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2019 50,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,016 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,231 miles

1. Outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted. 2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,409 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 34,395 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 11 Mar 2015 28,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,143 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 18,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,332 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,421 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight wear to offside andnearside front lock to lock stops

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,262 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 9,824 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 7,782 miles

front tyres tread low.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 6,427 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 6,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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XX52 ROW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XX52 ROW, 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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XX52 ROW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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