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L5 KFD

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,331 mi
Last recorded71,331 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 KFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 71,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 182,618 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 170,147 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 71,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 150,043 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,224 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 128,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 117,297 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 64,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 89,916 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,508 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,627 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,559 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded on ns half way along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 49,191 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 45,553 miles

exhaust slightly rusty

underside of car undersealed

Fail 20 Jan 2016 43,474 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

underside of car undersealed

exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2015 42,567 miles

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

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

advise exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 39,630 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,665 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,227 miles

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,258 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 25,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,461 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,294 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 19,294 miles

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

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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L5 KFD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 L5 KFD, 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 L5 KFD registered?

L5 KFD is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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