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OV03 YKW

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,401 mi
Last recorded146,401 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 YKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 146,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 May 2013 137,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 137,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2012
Fail 1 Jun 2012

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 112,924 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 112,923 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 92,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 78,419 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 49,078 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 49,072 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,987 miles

chip in the windscreen

front n/s tyre just legal

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,465 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 YKW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YKW, 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 YKW registered?

OV03 YKW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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