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RF03 ZDS

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,431 mi
Last recorded185,431 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 ZDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2018 185,431 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just met, requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 174,647 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 161,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyres perished

Offside Front tyres perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 157,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 150,558 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 150,558 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 143,979 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 135,705 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 124,539 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 110,849 miles

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

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge & has age perishing cracks throughout & slightly out of shape.STRONGLY RECOMMEND NEW TYRE FITTED IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Pass 13 Aug 2010 110,849 miles

nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on outer edge & has age perishing cracks throughout & slightly out of shape.STRONGLY RECOMMEND NEW TYRE FITTED IMMEDIATELY!!!!

Pass 18 Aug 2009 99,917 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,463 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn very unevenly on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2008 89,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

offside rear tyre worn very unevenly on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,224 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,279 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 57,279 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 ZDS is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

RF03 ZDS is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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