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OV03 DYU

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

262,772 mi
Last recorded262,772 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 DYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 262,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 262,770 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 261,140 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 261,140 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2016 252,671 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2016 252,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 243,959 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 236,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 217,144 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 196,250 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 196,250 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 173,392 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 147,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 124,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 99,482 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 99,482 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 73,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,143 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 DYU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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