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NL03 LKG

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

163,195 mi
Last recorded163,195 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 LKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 163,195 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 163,195 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 160,591 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 160,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush is perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 157,732 miles

Central Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2023 155,011 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 151,180 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 148,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 147,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 142,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 136,743 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 129,968 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 123,364 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 114,255 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 104,540 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 97,183 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,592 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 76,780 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 67,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 55,872 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,235 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,338 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,219 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 21,254 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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NL03 LKG is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 NL03 LKG, 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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NL03 LKG is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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