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OV03 TXB

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,464 mi
Last recorded108,464 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 108,464 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavy on inside edge

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 108,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavy on inside edge

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 104,098 miles

front brake hoses perished

handbrake travel

Fail 12 Jan 2017 104,098 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure nearside front hub bolt missing (2.5.C.1b)

front brake hoses perished advise replacment

handbrake travel

Fail 29 Dec 2016 103,906 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure nearside front hub bolt missing (2.5.C.1b)

front brake hoses perished advise replacment

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Dec 2015 99,506 miles

steering stops worn

Fail 1 Sep 2015 98,711 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2014 93,486 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 93,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,317 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,237 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,155 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,102 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 56,819 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,819 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,647 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 TXB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TXB, 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 TXB registered?

OV03 TXB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is OV03 TXB safe to buy?

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