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OW03 TWE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,112 mi
Last recorded150,112 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 TWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 150,112 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 150,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 140,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 130,737 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 130,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 114,768 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 114,765 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 96,794 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)

Offside Rear seatbelt stalk faulty

Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,867 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 87,867 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop worn

Nearside front inner wing panel worn / jagged edge wear tyre rubbing

Offside Front Marked on sidewall / possible internal wear due to being driven on flat

Offside Front Steering lock stop worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 87,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 77,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 63,306 miles

The n/s/f has damage/cuts but no cords exposed

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,581 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 57,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 56,080 miles

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

vehicle under covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2011 56,078 miles

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

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,811 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2009 48,662 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 41,090 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 35,902 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 TWE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TWE, 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 OW03 TWE registered?

OW03 TWE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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