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OV03 DYA

2003 Volvo S80

Black Lpg 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,027 mi
Last recorded160,027 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 DYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 160,027 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 159,606 miles

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

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 144,437 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 102,459 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 102,451 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,653 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wipers blades smearing slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,388 miles

front wishbone,front bushes worn resulting in movement

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,967 miles

front wishbone,front bushes worn resulting in maximum amount of play

warning lamp on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,101 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 44,572 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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OV03 DYA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,984cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DYA, 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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OV03 DYA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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