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KG03 JCU

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,002 mi
Last recorded180,002 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 180,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 164,101 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 164,101 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 145,300 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 145,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 138,378 miles

Front windscreen minor damage in swept zone. Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint. Nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint. Nearside front wishbone bush slightly worn.

Fail 8 Nov 2014 138,378 miles

Front windscreen minor damage in swept zone. Nearside front anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint. Nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage slight play in ball joint. Nearside front wishbone bush slightly worn.

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 130,632 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,526 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 121,524 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 112,961 miles

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

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

exhaust middle box mounting corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2011 112,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust middle box mounting corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2010 103,686 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 99,079 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 99,079 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 98,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 88,613 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 88,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 80,359 miles

rear number plate

Pass 12 Apr 2006 70,135 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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KG03 JCU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KG03 JCU, 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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KG03 JCU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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