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RF03 AKV

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,753 mi
Last recorded132,753 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 AKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 132,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 130,269 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 127,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 123,609 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 123,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 117,926 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,448 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,746 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,210 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,484 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 98,484 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2013 85,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in off side power steering rack

Pass 30 May 2013 85,431 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in off side power steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,703 miles

Both rear tyres have crackes in their sidewalls.

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 76,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Both rear tyres have crackes in their sidewalls.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,170 miles

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

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

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

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

very slight play in power steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,488 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Part of offside wiper blade missing , but screen is cleared

Petrol cap seal starting to deteriate

Pass 20 Apr 2007 31,714 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2006 23,440 miles

offside rear tyre has 2 screws in

Fail 24 Apr 2006 23,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre has 2 screws in

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 AKV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AKV, 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 AKV registered?

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

Is RF03 AKV safe to buy?

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