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OV03 APX

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,540 mi
Last recorded133,540 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 APX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 133,540 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened link rod ruber (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 132,306 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Pass 31 Jul 2013 132,223 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 132,223 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 128,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 127,528 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 115,249 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 100,164 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 100,054 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

advise both side wheels rubbing on inner arch

Pass 8 Nov 2008 88,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 259,603 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 259,563 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 184,699 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 133,658 miles

Nearside 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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OV03 APX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV03 APX, 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 OV03 APX registered?

OV03 APX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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