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OE03 VEX

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,803 mi
Last recorded130,803 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 VEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 130,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 130,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 126,378 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from power steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - worn 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear indicator lens damaged - not showing white

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear on rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - worn 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 123,431 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 118,744 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 118,743 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2018 106,530 miles

Central Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 95,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 25 Aug 2015 75,162 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 75,159 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,557 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 64,557 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,310 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 54,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,171 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 47,325 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,325 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,368 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 34,495 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 VEX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

OE03 VEX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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