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OE03 VHU

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,651 mi
Last recorded130,651 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 VHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 130,651 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 130,639 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 125,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 119,142 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,787 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY LONG

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING / PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front position light slightly dim

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING / PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view IN TOP OF SCREEN - ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 117,787 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL SLIGHTLY LONG

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING / PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front position light slightly dim

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SPLITTING / PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view IN TOP OF SCREEN - ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 110,524 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,525 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 102,953 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 102,953 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 100,360 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 100,360 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 97,368 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 97,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 92,313 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 92,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake requires adjustment soon

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,518 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 74,284 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns c/v boot worn/split.pads all appear over3/4 worn.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/man light on.rear pads 3/4 worn.springs rusting.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,428 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 58,428 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,296 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 46,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front tyres worn on edge rear tyres worn on edge.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,395 miles

front tyres worn on edge rear tyres worn on edge.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,645 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,961 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 VHU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

OE03 VHU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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