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OV03 YNE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

174,453 mi
Last recorded174,453 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 YNE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,453 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 174,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EDC WARNING (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment PARKING BRAKE REQS ADJUSTMENT (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 162,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 152,625 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 134,975 miles

EML ON DASH

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 131,799 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 131,798 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 121,902 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres/ recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 114,021 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 111,433 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 111,426 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,515 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,878 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 91,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 75,351 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2012 75,351 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,285 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 69,285 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 62,611 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 62,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s sidelight lens cracked

plastic sill covers fitted connot see condition of sills

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 46,964 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 42,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2007 42,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 34,291 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 34,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 YNE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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