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DF03 WCJ

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,267 mi
Last recorded120,267 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 120,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 19 Feb 2019 114,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 107,491 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 107,481 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REARS (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened REARS (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding N/S/R (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,801 miles

TURNING BUMP STOPS SLIGHT WORN

Fail 18 Feb 2016 87,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

TURNING BUMP STOPS SLIGHT WORN

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 76,618 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,969 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 63,969 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,864 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,972 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 42,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 38,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,807 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 28,553 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,675 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 WCJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DF03 WCJ, 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 WCJ registered?

DF03 WCJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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