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RG03 EFX

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 EFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,999 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 102,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 101,253 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,106 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 99,257 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remains (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm remaines (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 96,911 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 95,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 93,263 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,222 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 92,219 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,708 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,000 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 66,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,261 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,804 miles

both front tyres wearing off on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 53,285 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON -NEEDS INVESTIGATION

HANDBRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL -ADVISE NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 48,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,240 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,261 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
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RG03 EFX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RG03 EFX, 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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RG03 EFX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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