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YF52 EYR

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,482 mi
Last recorded154,482 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF52 EYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 154,482 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 154,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 153,195 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 150,757 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 150,757 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 145,110 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 145,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,192 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 119,921 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 119,914 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box loose.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 114,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,574 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 106,379 miles

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

mainbeam warning light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2012 106,379 miles

mainbeam warning light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,583 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 20 Jan 2011 100,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,610 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,785 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 79,785 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 2 Jan 2007 70,524 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 70,524 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,735 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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YF52 EYR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YF52 EYR, 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 YF52 EYR registered?

YF52 EYR is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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