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OE03 USP

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,826 mi
Last recorded160,826 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 USP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 160,826 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 19 Oct 2018 160,826 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 24 Oct 2017 153,390 miles

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 23 Oct 2017 153,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 19 Oct 2016 145,019 miles

Nearside Rear outer edge tyre slight wear

Pass 20 Oct 2015 144,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,650 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 138,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,096 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 127,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 126,111 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2012 126,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box deteriorated

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2011 124,602 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 122,204 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 116,071 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)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jul 2006 82,108 miles

front and rear pads low

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 USP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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