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NG03 MVU

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Gas bi-fuel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,701 mi
Last recorded152,701 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 MVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 152,701 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light

steering system slightly tight during lock to lock check

Fail 12 Aug 2016 152,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

eml light

steering system slightly tight during lock to lock check

Pass 24 Jul 2015 137,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 118,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,278 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,514 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 89,430 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 89,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 79,887 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 58,059 miles

r/n/s tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 May 2007 54,205 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 37,375 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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NG03 MVU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG03 MVU, 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 NG03 MVU registered?

NG03 MVU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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