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ET03 UMD

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,445 mi
Last recorded142,445 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 UMD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2016 142,445 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing be hind seat (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and filled with water (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and slight play in steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

fuel cap craking

Pass 18 Feb 2015 137,841 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2015 137,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2014 131,332 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front disc right on boder worn

near side front mirer slight crake

Fail 5 Feb 2014 131,332 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front disc right on boder worn

near side front mirer slight crake

Pass 10 Jan 2013 123,013 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 117,157 miles

front wipers split but still clear windscreen

fuel flap hindge broke

Fail 17 Jan 2012 117,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front wipers split but still clear windscreen

fuel flap hindge broke

Pass 10 Jan 2011 109,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 102,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 97,116 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 Lower 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 17 Jan 2007 82,793 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 72,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 72,093 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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ET03 UMD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET03 UMD, 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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ET03 UMD is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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