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OE03 HFB

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,032 mi
Last recorded146,032 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 146,032 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 146,032 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 136,011 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)

drivers seat mechanism worn

Fail 29 Nov 2017 135,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat mechanism worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 126,273 miles

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

slight play/movement in offside steering arm inner joint

Fail 9 Dec 2016 126,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

slight play/movement in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 1 Oct 2015 114,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2014 105,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on the inside edges

silencer mounting brackets badly corroded,centre pipe mounting adrift from pipe

Pass 14 May 2013 101,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mounting adrift from silencer pipe

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,front mounting bushes,rubber bonding deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 94,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 86,685 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,front mounting bushes,rubber bonding deteriorated

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

plastic covers on sills

significant wear to rear tyres on the outer edges

Pass 26 May 2010 79,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 72,684 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 65,690 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 57,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2006 49,944 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight stepped tyre wear on n/s/r.

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 HFB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OE03 HFB, 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 OE03 HFB registered?

OE03 HFB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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