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LR03 ZPZ

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 ZPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 131,396 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020

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

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 129,384 miles

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

Front both sides door mirror cover missing

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 129,375 miles

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

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 Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 126,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,696 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure glass ()

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

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 17 Mar 2017 124,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure glass ()

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Mar 2016 121,405 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 11 Mar 2016 121,405 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Mar 2015 118,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 118,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 114,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 114,443 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 107,279 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 107,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 102,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,794 miles

Engine managment light active

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,430 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009
Fail 31 Mar 2009

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,707 miles

Offside tyre worn on edge...

Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,933 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 38,933 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,220 miles

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

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

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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LR03 ZPZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LR03 ZPZ, 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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What year was LR03 ZPZ registered?

LR03 ZPZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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