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OV03 DZP

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,914 mi
Last recorded155,914 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 DZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 155,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 155,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 140,977 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 139,276 miles

front & rear brake discs worne

n/s/ f & o/s/f tyres wearing on the inde edges & outside edges

n/s/f door damaged

n/s/r door damaged

n/s/r wheelarch damaged

o/s/r tyre cracking on theinside walls

o/s/track rod end slight play

stone chip front screen inswept area

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,061 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,539 miles

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

front bumper enscure from o/s

n/s/ & o/s wish bone bushes weak

n/s/r &n/s/f doors damaged

o/s/door mirror cracked

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,770 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2014 87,534 miles

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

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

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

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

steering top colom slight play

Pass 24 Dec 2014 87,534 miles

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

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

steering top colom slight play

Fail 23 Dec 2013 78,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,486 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,210 miles

rusty exhaust hangers

Fail 4 Jan 2012 70,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

front discs rusty on the inside

o/s/f wishbone front bush has slight play

Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,496 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front discs rusty on the inside

o/s/f wishbone front bush has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,068 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 60,293 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2007 54,730 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,612 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV03 DZP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZP, 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 DZP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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