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L14 AKA

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,123 mi
Last recorded184,123 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 AKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 184,123 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning oil leak undertrays covering system very noisey in operation (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 166,894 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 154,011 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 154,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 152,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 126,168 miles

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

h/brake req service

Pass 27 May 2014 96,279 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 96,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,279 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,079 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,883 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,366 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,866 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 30,334 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 30,334 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2006 23,723 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L14 AKA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold 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 L14 AKA, 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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L14 AKA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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