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YY52 YGH

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,465 mi
Last recorded147,465 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 YGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 147,465 miles

EML light on

Fail 1 Apr 2014 147,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 132,829 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 132,829 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 129,856 miles

All tyres deteriorating

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2012 129,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

All tyres deteriorating

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine warning lamp on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 121,007 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 121,007 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2010 11,082 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 110,822 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,061 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 88,475 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,269 miles

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

Off side rear light cluster has damage but not omitting a white light

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,717 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 YGH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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