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MK03 RSZ

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

194,971 mi
Last recorded194,971 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 RSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 194,971 miles

Offside Front steering slight play

Pass 18 Jun 2021 191,390 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 184,392 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 178,257 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 178,256 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 172,680 miles

Coil springs corroded

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 164,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2017 164,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 158,777 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 158,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 153,036 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 153,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 147,630 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 147,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 140,961 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 140,961 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 134,675 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2012 134,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 127,435 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 127,435 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 May 2010 121,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 121,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 115,182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2009 115,182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2008 107,291 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 95,539 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 95,539 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 80,862 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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MK03 RSZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MK03 RSZ, 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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MK03 RSZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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