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OV03 VOT

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,870 mi
Last recorded170,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 170,870 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 159,951 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 147,244 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 147,244 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 132,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 132,695 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 113,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 98,169 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 98,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,153 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm on inside edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 88,636 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,683 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 81,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 64,764 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 VOT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VOT, 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 VOT registered?

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

Is OV03 VOT safe to buy?

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