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OV03 EAC

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 EAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 136,152 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 136,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 128,212 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 128,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 118,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 108,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 108,228 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 104,215 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 104,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,465 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 101,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 99,091 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 99,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 92,992 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 92,990 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 84,881 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 84,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 82,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,832 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 74,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,358 miles

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

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

front registration plate has slight deteriation

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,344 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 66,144 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,355 miles

Front brakes 17% out of balance

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,788 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2008 52,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,130 miles

Top engine mounting split

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,176 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 May 2006 38,171 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 May 2006 38,171 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 EAC is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 EAC, 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 EAC is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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