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OV03 OJD

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,985 mi
Last recorded149,985 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 OJD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 149,985 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 149,985 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases All (7.1.2)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel All (3.1.6b)

Rear Wheel hub cracked (4.2.B.4)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 148,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 143,756 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 143,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 140,348 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 136,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 136,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 118,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,540 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 OJD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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