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YY52 XSD

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

254,063 mi
Last recorded254,063 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 XSD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 254,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 245,243 miles

nearside steering rack gaiter deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2017 237,129 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2016 228,968 miles

front and rear tyres worn

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2015 214,188 miles

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

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 199,435 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 199,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

7 pin towbar electrics fitted none testable item

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

more than 1 rear number plate fitted to vehicle

n/s/f reflector lense cracked but fully operational

n/s/r light lense damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 184,815 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2013 184,815 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2012 160,493 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 144,967 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 144,967 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 127,984 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 108,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 102,373 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 96,511 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 96,511 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 91,545 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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YY52 XSD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YY52 XSD, 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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YY52 XSD is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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