MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,705 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine oil slight leak
hand brake has no free travel
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s rear tyre side wall perished cracking between tread.
oil leak.
rear exhaust hanger corroded.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn. (4.1.D.1a)
EML light on.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s rear tyre side wall perished cracking between tread.
oil leak.
rear exhaust hanger corroded.
EML light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall perished (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre cracked between tread
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
EML light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall perished (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre cracked between tread
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine light
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine light
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
engine warning lamp illuminated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Slight play in steering rack
Slight play in steering rack
Wear to front brake pads
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
locking wheel bolt key in the glove box
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE03 VEV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 VEV, 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 VEV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 July 2003.
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