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AY03 SDX

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,568 mi
Last recorded163,568 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 163,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens broken but no white light

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2015 156,370 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 144,390 miles

hand brake cable loose

Pass 26 Feb 2013 137,005 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper blade slightly deteriated

Fail 25 Feb 2013 136,919 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Mar 2012 128,602 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm 3mm 2.5mm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 116,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 109,548 miles

Evidence of slight oil leak, around Undertray.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 99,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,875 miles

Both front suspension arm front bushes seperating

Both inner steering rack joints have slight play

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering reservoir has slight leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Top engine mounting split

Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,994 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 49,781 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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AY03 SDX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AY03 SDX, 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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AY03 SDX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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