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LG03 JKU

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,393 mi
Last recorded175,393 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 JKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 175,393 miles

Exhaust corrosion and to mounts

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Tyre sizes different front to rear and flexible front brake hoses very close to wheel rim on lock

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

No dash board lights

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Required very soon (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Signs of heat to disc and disc pads

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 175,385 miles

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

Exhaust corrosion and to mounts

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Tyre sizes different front to rear and flexible front brake hoses very close to wheel rim on lock

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

No dash board lights

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Required very soon (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Signs of heat to disc and disc pads

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 167,508 miles

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

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

instrument warning lights & function intermittent in dash

Fail 9 Jun 2016 167,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

instrument warning lights & function intermittent in dash

Pass 27 Apr 2015 153,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,631 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,804 miles

slight play o/s steering rack end

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,932 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

slight brake judder on front wheels

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,760 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 63,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,549 miles

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

handbrake high

offside front radius arm bush contaminated with oil

Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,914 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 34,542 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low replace in 5000 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edge. tracking needed

Pass 9 Mar 2006 34,542 miles

front brake pads getting low replace in 5000 miles

front tyres wearing on the inner edge. tracking needed

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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LG03 JKU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LG03 JKU, 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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LG03 JKU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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