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RF03 NVR

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,550 mi
Last recorded118,550 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 118,550 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 112,934 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 103,295 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,398 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 96,382 miles

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 30 Apr 2012 88,572 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 88,572 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 81,633 miles

offside front tyre low, rear ARB mounting bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,371 miles

offside wiper split

Fail 27 Apr 2010 72,371 miles

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

offside wiper split

Pass 7 May 2009 64,385 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,162 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,139 miles

Rear tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 9 May 2006 31,200 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)

both inner track rods slight play

both rear tyres 3mmtread

Fail 5 May 2006 30,981 miles

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

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

both trackrod inner joints slight play

nearside rear and offside front tyre 3mm tread

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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

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