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KY03 XBA

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

153,540 mi
Last recorded153,540 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 153,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 151,603 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 148,983 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 146,446 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front inner wheel arch linings damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 144,358 miles

Front Both inner wheel arch linings damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 142,188 miles

Both inner wheel arch linings damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage High pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 140,176 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 135,744 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around the fluid resovoir (2.1.5 (a))

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2018 131,749 miles

Engine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components

Under trays are fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,948 miles

both front tyres perished on outer shoulders

Pass 16 Mar 2016 116,210 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 116,210 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 109,865 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,594 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 102,594 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 96,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,149 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 80,036 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 74,030 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 55,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,501 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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KY03 XBA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XBA, 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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KY03 XBA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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