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OV03 TSU

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

150,054 mi
Last recorded150,054 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 TSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 150,054 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 150,054 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 140,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 135,155 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 May 2018 135,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 131,715 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 131,715 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 131,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 120,282 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 114,470 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 110,449 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2014 110,449 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 106,122 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,508 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,721 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 100,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 96,736 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 81,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,489 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 55,486 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2006 43,119 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 TSU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TSU, 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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What year was OV03 TSU registered?

OV03 TSU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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