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OY03 SFU

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,075 mi
Last recorded164,075 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 SFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 164,075 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

slight play drop link

Fail 30 Aug 2017 164,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

slight play drop link

Pass 7 Sep 2016 161,429 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 161,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 158,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic 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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 156,138 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 156,138 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 152,717 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2014 152,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 145,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 137,979 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 128,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 112,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 97,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 78,251 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 78,251 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 55,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,078 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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OY03 SFU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY03 SFU, 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 OY03 SFU registered?

OY03 SFU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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