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LK03 ZXD

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,445 mi
Last recorded101,445 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 ZXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 101,445 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,540 miles

oil dampness around bottom of engine

Fail 19 Mar 2020 99,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter inner clip missing damp in grease

oil dampness around bottom of engine

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,897 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 95,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 95,643 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both Front Wishbone Bushes Are Slightly Deteriorated

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

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Outer

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2017 90,959 miles

Engine Light On

Exhaust System Is Corroded

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 24 Jun 2016 84,468 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD DEPTH ON INNER EDGE AND SMALL SPLITS ON TYRE.

YELLOW ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT SHOWING ON DASH.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 80,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,392 miles

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

engine management light on

front discs are lipped

n/s headlamp wiper missing

n/s/f courtesy light in-op

Fail 16 Jan 2014 74,392 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front discs are lipped

n/s headlamp wiper missing

n/s/f courtesy light in-op

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,658 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,649 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 41,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 41,563 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,008 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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LK03 ZXD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK03 ZXD, 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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LK03 ZXD is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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