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OV03 VPJ

2003 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,131 mi
Last recorded182,131 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 182,131 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 167,899 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 167,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 155,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust mount broken,exhaust still secure

Top engine stabilizer mount slightly worn

Unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 144,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 128,366 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 108,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2009 108,674 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 91,556 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 72,027 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)

Pass 5 May 2006 51,914 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 VPJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

OV03 VPJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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