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OV03 ECJ

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,641 mi
Last recorded175,641 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 ECJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2015 175,641 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 175,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 152,771 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 152,645 miles

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

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

Lock stops worn allowing nearside front tyre to rub inner wheel arch subsequenty creating a sharp edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 135,234 miles

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

o/s front door check strap defective

Fail 16 Jul 2013 135,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

o/s front door check strap defective

Pass 20 Jul 2012 114,809 miles

eml light on

Fail 19 Jul 2012 114,801 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 100,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 86,269 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 86,269 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,355 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,015 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 50,285 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,303 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 34,741 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,741 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 ECJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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