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OV03 YMY

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

185,324 mi
Last recorded185,324 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 YMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 185,324 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 174,309 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 169,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 151,501 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 151,501 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces.

NSF and OSF flexi brake hoses perished.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 135,505 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 121,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 104,547 miles

Slight corrosion encroaching onto rear brake disc surfaces.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 104,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Slight corrosion encroaching onto rear brake disc surfaces.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre worn on inside and outside

Fail 19 Feb 2009 83,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 83,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 71,962 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 71,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 60,831 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YMY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YMY, 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 YMY registered?

OV03 YMY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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