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H7 ECP

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,601 mi
Last recorded134,601 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 ECP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 134,601 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm cracking 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general underbody corrosion to suspension components

service airbag warning present/no airbag light functions as it should

Pass 11 Nov 2024 132,113 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front window fault ,requires attention

airbag service urgent on display

slight binding of nearside rear brake ,advise attention

wear in suspension bushes generally

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,474 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Side repeater lense broken

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,213 miles

Nearside body damage

Offside Front slight play in inner steering arm

Oil leak, but not excessive limited vision due to undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 127,519 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 127,519 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective missing (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,211 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

advise engine and sill covers fitted

advise screen cracked n/s upper

advise sligt play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 23 Sep 2019 122,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed not opening from out side (6.2.3 (c) (i))

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 122,073 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed not opening from out side (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front oil leak

engine covers and under shields fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,854 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2018 119,852 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 116,270 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

engine top mount worn

slight leak power steering resevoir

Fail 2 Oct 2017 116,244 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 106,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 106,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 93,865 miles

wear in steering rack nearside

Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,960 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 86,282 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 79,866 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 79,866 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,890 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,302 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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H7 ECP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H7 ECP, 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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H7 ECP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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