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OV03 YKH

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

234,566 mi
Last recorded234,566 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 YKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 234,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 206,960 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 206,959 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 189,906 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 189,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 179,671 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 179,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 173,232 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 170,449 miles

o/s front antiroll bar drop link boot pereshed

slight corrosion to exhaust mtgs

Fail 9 Jul 2008 170,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front antiroll bar drop link boot pereshed

slight corrosion to exhaust mtgs

Pass 8 Jun 2007 158,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 129,517 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 YKH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YKH, 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 YKH registered?

OV03 YKH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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