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DF03 BBX

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,682 mi
Last recorded146,682 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 146,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 145,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

near side rear registration plate lamp is dim.

warning lamp on dash illuminated.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 145,574 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side rear parking brake shows a low performance effort.

near side rear registration plate lamp is dim.

warning lamp on dash illuminated.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 135,148 miles

sideskirts and bellypan fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2012 135,148 miles

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

n/s headlight wiper missing

sideskirts and bellypan fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2011 130,982 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 122,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 110,322 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 110,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 99,483 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 81,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,374 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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DF03 BBX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF03 BBX, 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 DF03 BBX registered?

DF03 BBX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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