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OV03 VTX

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,159 mi
Last recorded128,159 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 128,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 4 Jul 2020 128,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 126,026 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 126,026 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 121,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 116,779 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 116,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 111,721 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 104,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 104,717 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,125 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside rear light cluster/lens

engine management light illuminated

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

nearside rear tyre starting to lose profile inner edge nail in offside rear tyre

slight cracking/perishing to front brake flexi pipes

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,003 miles

offside rear light lens has been taped up

Fail 20 Jun 2011 85,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

offside rear light lens has been taped up

rear exhaust tailpipe hanger bracket rotted off

Pass 22 Jun 2010 81,038 miles

centre exhaust support brackets broken off pipe

damage to offside rear light lens/cluster

engine management light illuminated

Fail 5 Jun 2009 76,533 miles

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

damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 5 Jun 2009 76,533 miles

damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,581 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 61,601 miles

offside rear light cracked and taped

Pass 22 Jun 2006 50,717 miles

bottom arm bushes split

offside rear light cracked and taped

rear brake pads low

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 VTX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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