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NL03 VMA

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

190,587 mi
Last recorded190,587 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 VMA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 190,587 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 184,170 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 184,071 miles

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 177,094 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 166,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 158,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

check handbrake as readings low and travel

plastic engine and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 18 Nov 2020 147,143 miles

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Fail 18 Nov 2020 147,143 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 18 Nov 2019 137,522 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake travel

plastic engine and underfloor panels ftd which obscure items

Pass 14 Nov 2018 128,817 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 128,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 120,724 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,894 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 105,298 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 105,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,834 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 96,833 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear.

Rear brake disc scored.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,781 miles

Nearside rear tyre uneven wear.

Rear brake disc scored.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,178 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre near to legal limit

Fail 30 Jul 2010 37,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,808 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 36,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,053 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,230 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 29,230 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 18,481 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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NL03 VMA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VMA, 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 NL03 VMA registered?

NL03 VMA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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