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RF03 NVK

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,263 mi
Last recorded101,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,263 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 94,914 miles

slight movenment in o/s steering arm

Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

slight movenment in o/s steering arm

Pass 12 Jul 2014 88,572 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 88,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 80,254 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/f lower arm bushes heavily perished and splitting

o/s/f lower arm bushes heavily perished and splitting

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 11 Jun 2012 80,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system heavily corroded

n/s/f lower arm bushes heavily perished and splitting

o/s/f lower arm bushes heavily perished and splitting

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres beging to perish and crack

fuel cap seal beging to perish and crack

grease on metal brake pipes

o/s/r tyre beging to perish and crack

sill covers fitted

some play in o/s steering rack knuckle joint

Fail 8 Jun 2010 77,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

osf brake disc very corroded/pitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

osf brake disc very corroded/pitted

Fail 29 Apr 2009 75,356 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,356 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 54,411 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 40,756 miles

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

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

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 NVK is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF03 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

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

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