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KD03 ZSN

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

190,496 mi
Last recorded190,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 ZSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 190,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 185,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 181,400 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2024 181,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2023 176,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 173,362 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 173,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2021 165,822 miles

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

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

Steering rack play

Pass 25 Mar 2020 159,786 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 159,786 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 152,299 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 152,299 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 141,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 131,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 131,688 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,850 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,725 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 105,723 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 97,952 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 69,518 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

bulbs removed from ns and os front marker lights

drivers door mirror damaged

front and rear no plates poor condition

Pass 12 May 2009 69,518 miles

bulbs removed from ns and os front marker lights

drivers door mirror damaged

front and rear no plates poor condition

Pass 19 May 2008 56,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 40,702 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 31,640 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 ZSN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 KD03 ZSN, 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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KD03 ZSN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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