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KR03 NTJ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,721 mi
Last recorded148,721 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 NTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 148,721 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 149,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 May 2018 148,082 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust Bracket Missing/ System Deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Shoulders/ Perished & Split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 148,082 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Auxiliary Belt Deteriorated

Centre Rear Exhaust Bracket Missing/ System Deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Shoulders/ Perished & Split (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 145,618 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 145,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,817 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust Bracket Missing

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

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. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 135,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil covering front splitter- No location found

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rearbox Exhaust Mount Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Warning Triangle On Dash (Various Services and Checks Overdue)

Nearside Front tyre worn to secondary rubber Inner shoulder

Fail 29 Apr 2015 135,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil covering front splitter- No location found

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rearbox Exhaust Mount Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Warning Triangle On Dash (Various Services and Checks Overdue)

Nearside Front tyre worn to secondary rubber Inner shoulder

Pass 22 Apr 2014 130,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on inner edges

multifuction disply indicates srs service

o/s/r tyre stating to parish

one rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 22 Apr 2014 130,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low on inner edges

multifuction disply indicates srs service

o/s/r tyre stating to parish

one rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 119,968 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 119,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 116,442 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear brake pads very close to limit

Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,196 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front discs lipped

Pass 28 Aug 2008 110,869 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 31 Aug 2007 105,082 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2006 94,220 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 94,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2006 93,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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KR03 NTJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KR03 NTJ, 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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KR03 NTJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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