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OV03 TVL

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,039 mi
Last recorded182,039 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 TVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 182,039 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c v inner side end slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 182,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c v inner side end split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated c v inner side end slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 177,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot SHOCKER MAKING NOISE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 177,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BACK BOX (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick DOWN TO METAL SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO DISC (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HAS DAMAGE TO DISC FROM BRAKE PAD DOWN TO METAL RECOMMEND ATTENTION (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot SHOCKER MAKING NOISE RECOMMEND ATTENTION (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2017 169,778 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust corrode /slight blow

Rear exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 20 Apr 2016 163,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 156,908 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 149,058 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 113,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 142,476 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 142,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 126,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 112,999 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres on 2-3mm

fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration

Fail 15 Mar 2011 112,999 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front tyres on 2-3mm

fuel cap seal showing signs of deterioration

Pass 24 Sep 2009 98,862 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 98,862 miles

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

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

small marks on rear number plate

Pass 2 Jun 2008 81,446 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 81,446 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,151 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 67,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,520 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 TVL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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