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DE03 DVH

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,358 mi
Last recorded127,358 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DVH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 127,358 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 122,287 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 7 Sep 2015 122,223 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 25 Sep 2014 114,536 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 106,281 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 106,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,968 miles

Both front tyres bald on outside edges

Nearside rear tyre bald on outside edge

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

Screw in offside rear tyre+ leaking air+ worn low on outside edge

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 97,933 miles

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

Both front tyres bald on outside edges

Nearside rear tyre bald on outside edge

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

Screw in offside rear tyre+ leaking air+ worn low on outside edge

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 90,746 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,685 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 76,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 71,645 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,033 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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DE03 DVH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DE03 DVH, 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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DE03 DVH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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