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EF03 XRB

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,668 mi
Last recorded79,668 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XRB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 79,668 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 31 May 2017 79,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge, close to showing plys

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,811 miles

Nearside Rear Age related cracks in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 71,905 miles

Age related cracks in N/S rear tyre tread

N/S rear number plate lamp dim

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,624 miles

Age related cracks in tread of rear tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2013 65,780 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 65,779 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 61,642 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 58,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 55,056 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 46,651 miles

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

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

rear plate poor...osf headlamp poor pattern

Pass 28 May 2008 41,117 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 34,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,780 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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EF03 XRB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF03 XRB, 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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EF03 XRB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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