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OV03 YKG

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,628 mi
Last recorded179,628 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 YKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 179,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 179,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 172,542 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 172,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 164,907 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 159,411 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 158,035 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 154,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 150,097 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight unbalance on front brakes (offside slower action)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 142,791 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 136,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 130,588 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 123,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wing damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2013 117,783 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 110,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 110,707 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,342 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 107,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,970 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 104,647 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 96,346 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 YKG is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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