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OV03 TXE

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,797 mi
Last recorded178,797 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 TXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 178,797 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 166,160 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 166,160 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 154,567 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 154,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 144,597 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 144,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 130,997 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 130,997 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 123,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 117,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2014 117,399 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f indicator lens damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 106,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/Side front indecator damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2013 106,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/Side front indecator damaged

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 94,660 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 94,660 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,229 miles

Oil leak

n/side front light unit & o/side rear slight danage

Pass 26 Mar 2010 78,116 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/side front tyre low outer edge

o/side rear light damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2010 78,116 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/side front tyre low outer edge

o/side rear light damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumper slight damage

rear number plate tarnished

Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/front indecator lens damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/front indecator lens damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2007 48,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 48,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2006 31,095 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 TXE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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