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EX03 NWZ

2003 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

175,828 mi
Last recorded175,828 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 NWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 175,828 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 164,123 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 164,123 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 149,516 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 149,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 136,130 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 135,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible deteriated (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2017 125,742 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 125,742 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 112,825 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 112,825 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 100,087 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 91,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 83,451 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 73,338 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,402 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,040 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,149 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 17,112 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,920 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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EX03 NWZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX03 NWZ, 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 EX03 NWZ registered?

EX03 NWZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is EX03 NWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 NWZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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