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RF03 ZDM

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

180,780 mi
Last recorded180,780 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 180,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 173,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 167,031 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 167,026 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 161,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 154,818 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 146,562 miles

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 146,562 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 139,057 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)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 139,057 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)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,845 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 132,845 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 128,680 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 128,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 124,375 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 122,827 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 121,290 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 121,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 119,052 miles

Accident damage offside rear door and wing

All brake discs poor condition

All brake pads wearing thin

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate poor condition

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Offside registration plate lamp poor light output

Fail 27 Jun 2008 119,052 miles

Accident damage offside rear door and wing

All brake discs poor condition

All brake pads wearing thin

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Offside registration plate lamp poor light output

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2007 108,916 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 107,518 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RF03 ZDM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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