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ET03 VBJ

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,463 mi
Last recorded42,463 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2008 42,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,463 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 30,601 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 30,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 21,063 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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ET03 VBJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VBJ, 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 ET03 VBJ registered?

ET03 VBJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is ET03 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 VBJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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