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KY03 XAV

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

237,766 mi
Last recorded237,766 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 237,766 miles

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

slight corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2020

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 213,799 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 202,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 202,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter leaking grease

Pass 11 Mar 2017 190,015 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 176,260 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2016 176,138 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing hub nut missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 163,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 149,117 miles

NSR and OSR anti-roll bar mounts worn.(D bushes)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 149,086 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

NSR and OSR anti-roll bar mounts worn.(D bushes)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 132,705 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 116,862 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 102,652 miles

NSR number plate lamp dim.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,592 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 85,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EML on

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 73,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,317 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 47,055 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 47,055 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 32,856 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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KY03 XAV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KY03 XAV, 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 KY03 XAV registered?

KY03 XAV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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