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OU03 XXB

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

262,831 mi
Last recorded262,831 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 XXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 262,831 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 255,430 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 250,670 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 250,667 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 245,909 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 229,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 200,895 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 200,895 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 166,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 137,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 111,535 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 81,002 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2006 81,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

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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OU03 XXB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OU03 XXB, 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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OU03 XXB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 XXB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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