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DF03 WCV

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,169 mi
Last recorded94,169 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 94,169 miles

Nearside door mirror cover missing

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 14 May 2018 94,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside door mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 15 May 2017 89,721 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 89,681 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2016 82,105 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 70,428 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 70,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear tyres getting low

rear tyre walls showing signs of cracking

signs of tyre rubbing o/s front inner wing cover

Fail 28 Jun 2014 66,446 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front and rear tyres getting low

rear tyre walls showing signs of cracking

signs of tyre rubbing o/s front inner wing cover

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,946 miles

Both front wishbone mounting bushes getting worn.

Front brake flexs getting perished.

Near side wiper blade spliting.

Off side door mirror glass missing.

Poor image off side headlight.

Rear tyres getting low and casings getting perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust support brackets getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 48,805 miles

both rear tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

front tyres scrubbing inner edges and close to legal limit

front wishbone bushes getting perished

some play front drop links

Pass 4 Dec 2009 38,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust support brackets getting corroded

some play front drop links

Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,227 miles

Near side front wishbone front mounting bush getting worn.

Unable to check near side rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2007 21,561 miles

Brake fluid level getting low.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear tyre close to legal limit.

Rear exhaust mounting bracket getting corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,575 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 WCV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WCV, 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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DF03 WCV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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