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KD03 ZSE

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,612 mi
Last recorded71,612 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 ZSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 71,612 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 71,588 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 71,202 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 69,728 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,103 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 67,121 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,922 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,196 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 60,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,777 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,754 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,754 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 43,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 38,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 31,853 miles

both rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 30 Apr 2009 28,835 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 27,715 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,760 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 20,558 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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KD03 ZSE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KD03 ZSE, 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 KD03 ZSE registered?

KD03 ZSE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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