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LF03 VRC

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,534 mi
Last recorded127,534 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 VRC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 127,534 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 127,249 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 122,979 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 111,759 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 110,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 110,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 103,936 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 103,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,600 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 92,737 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 79,484 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 May 2012 68,255 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 68,255 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2010 47,324 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,153 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 44,153 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,128 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,581 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 29,581 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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LF03 VRC is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LF03 VRC, 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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LF03 VRC is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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