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LD03 MMU

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

179,118 mi
Last recorded179,118 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 MMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 179,118 miles

N/S mirror cover damaged

N/S/F body damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/R tail light lens damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 165,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 155,721 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 155,721 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 148,352 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 148,352 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 141,235 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 141,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 137,876 miles

Offside Front tie rod play

Fail 21 Oct 2015

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tie rod play

no dash lights at all

Pass 23 Jun 2014 133,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Jun 2014 133,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 130,743 miles

ns numberplate light slightly dim

osr inner sidelight not working

both front tyres show slight more wear on inner edge

minor movement in both front lower front suspensionarm bushes

noise from wipermotor or linkage

slight brakejudder from front brakes

Pass 25 May 2012 124,616 miles

both inner trackrodarm joints got some play

minor play in rear antirollbar links

ns number plate light slightly dim

os trackrodend gaiter starts to deteriorate

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Fail 24 May 2012 124,616 miles

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

both inner trackrodarm joints got some play

minor play in rear antirollbar links

ns number plate light slightly dim

os trackrodend gaiter starts to deteriorate

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 7 Apr 2011 118,000 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 111,229 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 111,228 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front wishbone bush cracked

off side mirror housing damaged

offside front wishbone bush cracked

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 12 Mar 2009 103,906 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 103,906 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 96,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering

Pass 6 Mar 2006 60,759 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

play in offside steering

Fail 21 Feb 2006 59,840 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,840 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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LD03 MMU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LD03 MMU, 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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LD03 MMU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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