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RA03 NWD

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,591 mi
Last recorded147,591 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 NWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 147,591 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 147,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 142,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 137,251 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 131,548 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 126,254 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,184 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 119,184 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 112,451 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)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 106,359 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,437 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 88,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,329 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 66,161 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 16 May 2007 66,161 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 23 May 2006 47,960 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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RA03 NWD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NWD, 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 RA03 NWD registered?

RA03 NWD is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is RA03 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA03 NWD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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