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OV03 TMY

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,711 mi
Last recorded243,711 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 TMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2014 243,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 28 Nov 2014 243,711 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 27 Nov 2013 205,593 miles

both rear anti-rollbar 'D' bushes have play

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn

offside headlamp in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear anti-rollbar droplink

stone damage to windscreen

Fail 26 Nov 2013 205,587 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

anti-skid system requires service

both rear anti-rollbar 'D' bushes have play

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn

offside headlamp in poor condition

slight play in nearside rear anti-rollbar droplink

stone damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 179,733 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 150,870 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2011 150,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 100,806 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 100,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 86,530 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 83,792 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 87,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 75,217 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 58,148 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 TMY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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