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DC03 JJV

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,540 mi
Last recorded155,540 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 JJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 155,540 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 155,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 145,429 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

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

Fail 25 May 2017 145,425 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2.5mm tread depth

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 134,921 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 134,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 124,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,869 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 113,625 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,738 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,729 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 73,777 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,777 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 64,928 miles

The nearside rear tyre is badly worn on the outside edge

the nearside rear suspension geometry looks to be out of alignment, causing undue tyre wear

Pass 18 Jul 2008 55,194 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,993 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 37,237 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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DC03 JJV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DC03 JJV, 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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DC03 JJV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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