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OE03 BXA

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,640 mi
Last recorded154,640 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 BXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 154,640 miles

rear handbrake low

Fail 3 Aug 2020 152,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 147,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 147,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 141,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 141,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 124,950 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,045 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 115,770 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 115,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 109,627 miles

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

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

all coil springs starting to corrod

both front ABS rings slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 103,210 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 95,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 86,881 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 86,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 May 2010 75,079 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 75,079 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 69,828 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE 2mm TREAD DEPTH INNER EDGE,BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.. .......SMALL CHIP ON SCREEN O/S...

Pass 11 Jun 2008 60,719 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,603 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,049 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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OE03 BXA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OE03 BXA, 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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OE03 BXA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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