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LV03 BNU

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,557 mi
Last recorded105,557 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 BNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 105,557 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 104,515 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 102,873 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 100,111 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2018 94,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,065 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 79,796 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 79,796 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,116 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,116 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 61,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 61,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,961 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 54,604 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 51,956 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,130 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 43,652 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,536 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 38,148 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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LV03 BNU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LV03 BNU, 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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LV03 BNU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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