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DC03 ZKF

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,706 mi
Last recorded187,706 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 ZKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 187,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear left and right floor corroding by subframe mounts

Fail 24 Apr 2026 187,671 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear left and right floor corroding by subframe mounts

Pass 1 Apr 2025 174,936 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 162,420 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 160,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 160,313 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 153,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has travel

Pass 27 Jan 2021 147,444 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 30 Dec 2019 142,956 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2018 137,858 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 137,857 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 134,257 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,988 miles

Beam deflectors fitted

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,253 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorating

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

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

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

Signs of light contact between front tyres and both inner wheel arches

Pass 15 Oct 2013 110,580 miles

Exhaust centre box deteriorating

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

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

Signs of light contact between front tyres and inner front wheel arches

Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,775 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 90,823 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,173 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 45,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 40,945 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,021 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 ZKF is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZKF, 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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What year was DC03 ZKF registered?

DC03 ZKF is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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