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HW03 ETR

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,001 mi
Last recorded47,001 miles
Recorded on19 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 ETR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2020 47,001 miles

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

nearside and offside rear

Fail 31 Mar 2020 46,982 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine missfire

Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,435 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 44,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction emission test not passed (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,688 miles

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Sep 2017 42,688 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2016 41,439 miles

engine light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,551 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 39,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,198 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inside

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 36,301 miles

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

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

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

check tracking

Pass 30 May 2012 34,082 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 31,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

wipers smearing

Fail 20 May 2011 31,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 31 May 2010 27,427 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 23,496 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2009 23,496 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,769 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 16,716 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,029 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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HW03 ETR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HW03 ETR, 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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HW03 ETR is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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