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RF03 AKU

2003 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

199,657 mi
Last recorded199,657 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 AKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 199,657 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 196,607 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 191,423 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 185,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 185,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nsr light unit damaged

rear suspension rusty

slight play rack

Pass 28 Apr 2022 178,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 173,275 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 169,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2019 162,542 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Mar 2018 153,502 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 16 Mar 2018 153,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2017 146,375 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,294 miles

fuel cap washer worn

Fail 2 Apr 2016 138,219 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap washer worn

Pass 7 Apr 2015 131,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

Pass 4 Apr 2013 113,458 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

front and rear brake pads strting to wear low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,389 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 104,389 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 92,370 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,370 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,447 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic outer sill trims fitted

rear number plate deteriorating and just acceptable

slight play in both front steering arms to rack

Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,257 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 69,251 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,123 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,134 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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RF03 AKU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 RF03 AKU, 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 RF03 AKU registered?

RF03 AKU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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