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OW03 TTY

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,179 mi
Last recorded39,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 TTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 39,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

eml on

Fail 12 Jan 2026 39,179 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

eml on

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 36,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 32,185 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 32,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 31,850 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 31,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 31,715 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 31,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,314 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 31,314 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 28,554 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 28,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 28,171 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,654 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,400 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,703 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 24,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,699 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,912 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 20,912 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 19,693 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 18,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,943 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,018 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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OW03 TTY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver 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 OW03 TTY, 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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OW03 TTY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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