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LT03 XGB

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

281,967 mi
Last recorded281,967 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 XGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 281,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 279,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Bumper mounted (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Bumper mounted (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 279,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Headlight inop (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall cuts to cord (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Bumper mounted (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Bumper mounted (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 279,790 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 274,780 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 266,310 miles

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

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

slight knocking at both sides front upper strut top mountings

Pass 29 Jan 2014 247,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 230,387 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Dec 2012 230,373 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 222,389 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 211,959 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Nov 2009 202,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 186,692 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 186,652 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 173,818 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 154,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 154,134 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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LT03 XGB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LT03 XGB, 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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LT03 XGB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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