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FL03 OKB

2003 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

215,210 mi
Last recorded215,210 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 OKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 215,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 210,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 203,905 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 196,456 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 196,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 190,839 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 186,148 miles

Nearside headlight contaminated.

Pass 30 Jan 2020 185,694 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loos and folds in on its own glass is secure ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grees (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 185,693 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high off scale, (4.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass is loos and mirror unit is damaged and folding in unassisted (3.3 (c))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour showing wight light (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grees (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 180,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bump stop rubber perishing

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 174,957 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 174,957 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 168,854 miles

front brake discs corrodoed and lipped

slight detariation on exhaust front pipe outer flexi piece refurbarating sligtly {slight noise }

slight smearing front wipers ./

slight wear and play evident on both lower arm front bushs / slight wear on inner edge front tyres ./ poss due to this ./

sliigt handbrake travel

Fail 30 Jan 2017 168,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corrodoed and lipped

slight detariation on exhaust front pipe outer flexi piece refurbarating sligtly {slight noise }

slight smearing front wipers ./

slight wear and play evident on both lower arm front bushs / slight wear on inner edge front tyres ./ poss due to this ./

sliigt handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2016 163,246 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 163,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 156,014 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,839 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 140,808 miles

o/s front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 131,606 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 131,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 122,966 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 122,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 113,339 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 100,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 85,016 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 85,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 67,626 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 51,035 miles

Engine fault warning light stays on

Very slight play in steering rack inner ball joints

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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FL03 OKB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FL03 OKB, 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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FL03 OKB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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