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OE03 HCY

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

120,938 mi
Last recorded120,938 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,938 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 120,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 118,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Sep 2024 118,854 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Aug 2023 116,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2022 111,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2021 108,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,677 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 106,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,806 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,255 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear 225/50/17 TYRE DUNLOP 98Y STRESS CRACKS IN TREADS

Offside Rear 225/50/17 TYRE DUNLOP 98Y STRESS CRACKS IN TREADS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,795 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in between tread

Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 91,424 miles

2-front tyres scrubbed on outer edges and slightly detriorated in tread

2-rear tyres has splits in the tread

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

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

Oil leak covers on the underisde of the vehicle not allowing us to see the oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-rear discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4-coil springs are corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Fail 19 Jul 2016 91,424 miles

2-front tyres scrubbed on outer edges and slightly detriorated in tread

2-rear tyres has splits in the tread

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak covers on the underisde of the vehicle not allowing us to see the oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2-rear discs (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all 4-coil springs are corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,148 miles

Oil leak

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,046 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,663 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2013 77,663 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 73,724 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

REAR TYRES CRACKING & DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALL

Fail 5 Jul 2012 73,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY

REAR TYRES CRACKING & DETERIORATING ON SIDE WALL

Pass 1 Jul 2011 68,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 68,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,305 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,305 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,734 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 48,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 42,500 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 HCY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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