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OV03 VPM

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

123,545 mi
Last recorded123,545 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 VPM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 123,545 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 110,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,399 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 98,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 98,373 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 20 Jun 2019 91,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 20 Jun 2019 91,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,163 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,789 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 83,787 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 77,954 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 70,125 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 58,756 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,342 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,900 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,600 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 VPM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

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

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