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HUS 5

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

119,464 mi
Last recorded119,464 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUS 5
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 119,464 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 119,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 186,373 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 117,410 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 185,132 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 185,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 170,058 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,752 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 113,752 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 225,858 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 225,858 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,313 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 108,313 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component likely to become detached SIDE STEP (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,599 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL FLANGE SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 104,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL FLANGE SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 92,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 99,521 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2019 99,519 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission front oil cooler pipes for auto trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 85,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 98,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 66,784 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,365 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,343 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 96,789 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 96,789 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated top up fluid (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 94,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover

undershield

Fail 29 Dec 2015 94,000 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 85,914 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 79,750 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,879 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 63,680 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 55,838 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,469 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 43,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,833 miles

offside front tyrehas worn on outside edge

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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HUS 5 is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 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 HUS 5, 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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HUS 5 is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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