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OE03 VKA

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,960 mi
Last recorded183,960 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 183,960 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 173,595 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 9 Feb 2019 173,595 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 170,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 170,202 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (5.3.1l)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 168,570 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 164,353 miles

Engine warning light on.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 159,073 miles

Both head light damp on the inside

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 159,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both head light damp on the inside

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 152,084 miles

Both head light units damp on the inside of the lenes

Engine warning light on

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 144,847 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 134,558 miles

Engine warning light on

NSR Tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

OSF side marker light not working

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 127,052 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on the outer edge and near to the limit.

Stone chips in both zones

Pass 26 Feb 2010 117,850 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inner egdes

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 97,763 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,982 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,478 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 VKA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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