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Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
corrosion apparent rear suspension components
o/s/r park brake much lower efficiency than n/s/r
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most bush n/s/f bottom arm worn - marked yellow - (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
corrosion apparent rear suspension components
o/s/r park brake much lower efficiency than n/s/r
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D-bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Outer sill covers fitted,not allowing inspection
outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect condition of sills)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect condition of sills)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on the inner faces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))
offside handbrake efficiency low
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front brake disc corroded
rear anti roll bar link d bushes worn
Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
front brake disc corroded
rear anti roll bar link d bushes worn
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
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 Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight de-bonding/wear in lower front arm bushes
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S80?
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RA03 BVV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 RA03 BVV, 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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RA03 BVV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 June 2003.
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