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OV03 TWG

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,533 mi
Last recorded143,533 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 143,533 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened **FRONT AND REAR** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security **CHASSIS AND SILL** (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security **CHASSIS & SILL** (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 141,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 139,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 133,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 127,267 miles

exhaust mount broken but still well supported

Fail 21 Apr 2018 127,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust mount broken but still well supported

Pass 24 Apr 2017 121,997 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 121,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 116,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 109,690 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,273 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 103,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 96,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,055 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,628 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,064 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has a cut on the tread in excess of requirments but nut deep enough to reach cords

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 82,064 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre has a cut on the tread in excess of requirments but nut deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 72,710 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 72,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 64,161 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES STATING TO DETERIORTE

N/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT TO SIDE WALL

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,245 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 36,073 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OV03 TWG is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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