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R4 PEM

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,714 mi
Last recorded197,714 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 PEM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 197,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 197,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side one (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 173,633 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 173,724 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 166,905 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

transmission lamp on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 159,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 159,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 153,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 148,263 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 139,260 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 139,260 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 125,619 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 125,595 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 101,135 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R4 PEM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R4 PEM, 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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R4 PEM is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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