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YY52 YGD

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,291 mi
Last recorded68,291 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 68,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 63,336 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 63,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 59,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 55,621 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 55,620 miles

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 50,661 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,334 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 37,334 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 35,306 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,794 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 32,008 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 32,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,668 miles

Door mirrors, electric adjustment n/w

Pass 4 Feb 2014 29,466 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 29,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,000 miles

nearside headlamp adjuster adrift but aim ok

Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,885 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 18,590 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 18,584 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 15,964 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 YGD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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