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LC03 TSU

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,958 mi
Last recorded102,958 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 TSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,958 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 99,723 miles

Attention To Hand Brake Adjustment

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2024 96,783 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 93,695 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 93,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 90,138 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 85,761 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

frt tyres worn inner edges

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 20 May 2021 85,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

frt tyres worn inner edges

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 May 2020 85,113 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 83,137 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 1 May 2019 83,137 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 81,665 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 1 May 2018 81,659 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 4 May 2017 81,196 miles

2x exhaust mtg broken

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 17 May 2016 77,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 75,071 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 75,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,489 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 67,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 66,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 63,195 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 60,920 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 59,013 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,252 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 56,252 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 52,300 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 52,300 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 39,788 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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LC03 TSU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC03 TSU, 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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LC03 TSU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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