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OV03 YKR

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,848 mi
Last recorded134,848 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 YKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 134,848 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 132,495 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 129,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 127,862 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 125,575 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 122,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,073 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 116,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 108,985 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 108,984 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front accelerated wear on inside edge of tyres advise tracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 100,968 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 100,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,178 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 98,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 92,254 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)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 92,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 77,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,274 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 67,976 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 65,690 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 62,758 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2007 57,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 57,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyre close to body work on full lock

n/s/r/ tyre deep cut in the tread

Pass 16 Sep 2006 50,109 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 50,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YKR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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