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KW03 WVD

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,243 mi
Last recorded141,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 WVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 141,243 miles

Central exhaust bracket very corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both sides shock absorbers becoming weak

Fail 10 Jun 2017 141,243 miles

Central exhaust bracket very corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both sides shock absorbers becoming weak

Pass 18 May 2016 138,871 miles

bonnet struts weak

evidence of oil leak on front engine undertray

Fail 17 May 2016 138,853 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bonnet struts weak

evidence of oil leak on front engine undertray

Fail 20 Apr 2015 135,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 135,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,948 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 58,447 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 122,935 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 108,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,239 miles

Advise: centre exhaust pipe rear bracket insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 95,239 miles

Advise: centre exhaust pipe rear bracket insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,966 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 79,948 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 50,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 39,306 miles

both front wishbones front bushes spliting

wear to brake discs

Fail 7 Apr 2008 39,222 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

both front wishbones front bushes spliting

wear to brake discs

Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,002 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 19,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,200 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 WVD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KW03 WVD, 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 KW03 WVD registered?

KW03 WVD is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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