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KW03 WMU

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,828 mi
Last recorded151,828 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 WMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 151,828 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 144,028 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 144,023 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,115 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)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 136,030 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 127,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2014 123,701 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 121,482 miles

major leak from engine/gearbox area ??

Fail 1 Mar 2014 121,482 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

major leak from engine/gearbox area ??

Pass 2 Mar 2013 115,088 miles

front pipe support loose

Pass 20 Feb 2012 98,303 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 85,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,817 miles

offside rear handbrake very noisy indicating fault. full application not applied.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 72,681 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,572 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 49,383 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 May 2006 49,383 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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KW03 WMU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KW03 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 WMU registered?

KW03 WMU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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The MOT history for KW03 WMU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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