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LB03 LXP

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,842 mi
Last recorded120,842 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 LXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 120,842 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 120,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 116,142 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 116,138 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 111,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,948 miles

nearside and offside rear discs corroded

offside front brake disc scored on inside

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,243 miles

front offside brake disc scored

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,577 miles

headlamp wiper blades split

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to dis-colour

petrol flap hinge broken

possible front brake pads next service

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak from lower power steering pipe to reservoir

slight play in offside front track-rod end(needs attention shortly)

top engine mount split

Fail 15 Jul 2011 74,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

headlamp wiper blades split

nearside rear indicator bulb starting to dis-colour

petrol flap hinge broken

possible front brake pads next service

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak from lower power steering pipe to reservoir

slight play in offside front track-rod end(needs attention shortly)

top engine mount split

Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,201 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 69,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,210 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 55,406 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,406 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,728 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 37,760 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 37,760 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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LB03 LXP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 LB03 LXP, 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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LB03 LXP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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