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OE03 VEY

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,348 mi
Last recorded141,348 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 VEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 141,348 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2017 141,348 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 138,740 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between Catalytic Convertor & Centre Exhaust Pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread casing cracking

Temporary Fuel Cap Fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 138,470 miles

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

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

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between Catalytic Convertor & Centre Exhaust Pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread casing cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2015 136,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 136,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 134,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 132,412 miles

Oil leak

movement in both front lower wishbones front bushes but not excessive

offside front foglight lens broken

Fail 1 May 2013 132,412 miles

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

Oil leak

movement in both front lower wishbones front bushes but not excessive

offside front foglight lens broken

Pass 5 May 2012 129,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2012 129,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 126,264 miles

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter splitting and leaking

Fail 5 May 2011 126,264 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter splitting and leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2010 122,411 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 11 May 2009 116,851 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 116,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,603 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 66,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,806 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 VEY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VEY, 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 VEY registered?

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

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