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DG03 MGE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,521 mi
Last recorded170,521 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 MGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 170,521 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front coil springs rusty

nearside steering arm play present

oil level low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 May 2015 170,517 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front coil springs corroded

front wishbone bushes worn

offside steering arm slight play

oil level low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 153,136 miles

Offside outer CV gaiter pin holed

Play in nearside lower swivel joint

Slight play offside lower swivel joint

Fail 7 Jun 2014 153,134 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer CV gaiter pin holed

Play in nearside lower swivel joint

Slight play offside lower swivel joint

Boot lid will not secure closed

Pass 31 May 2013 141,784 miles

Slight play both rear anti roll bar droplink ball joints

Slight play offside front lower swivel joint

Pass 27 Jun 2012 132,333 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 132,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 122,623 miles

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

O/S/F Wiper Blade Split.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 111,316 miles

Both Front Discs Slightly Corroded.

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges.

Handbrake Lever Nearly At End Of Working Travel.

N/S/R Outer Sidelight Bulb Not Working.

Slight Play Both Front Steering Arm Joints.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 111,316 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both Front Discs Slightly Corroded.

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges.

Handbrake Lever Nearly At End Of Working Travel.

N/S/R Outer Sidelight Bulb Not Working.

Slight Play Both Front Steering Arm Joints.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 101,397 miles

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade splitting

Fail 16 Jun 2009 101,395 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner face

offside front wiper blade splitting

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,295 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 90,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,382 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 78,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

nearside front marker lamp on bumper inop

Pass 14 Jun 2006 55,032 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 52,512 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 52,512 miles

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

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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DG03 MGE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG03 MGE, 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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DG03 MGE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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