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OE03 HGM

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,223 mi
Last recorded82,223 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 HGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2013 82,223 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine excessively noisey

Pass 1 Dec 2011 70,887 miles

fuel filler cap seal cracking

number plate bulbs showing slight blue light

Fail 1 Dec 2011 70,887 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

fuel filler cap seal cracking

number plate bulbs showing slight blue light

Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,365 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,749 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 57,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,555 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 43,555 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 36,003 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 35,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,770 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)

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 HGM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM registered?

OE03 HGM is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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