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RIW 1549

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,822 mi
Last recorded84,822 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 1549
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 84,822 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 84,822 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 84,523 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 83,864 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs unning surfaces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 82,891 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,312 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush; slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,067 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,653 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount heavily corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play in rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler cap seal slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre; side wall cut; poss close to cords

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 14 Mar 2017 71,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre; side wall cut; poss close to cords

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,882 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play in rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,769 miles

Both Front Tyres; worn to insides

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,109 miles

Both Front Tyres are wearing to the insides

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,632 miles

Both front lwr suspension arm; forward bushes lightly deterioated

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,369 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 33,187 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 33,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,077 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 20,356 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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RIW 1549 is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RIW 1549, 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 RIW 1549 registered?

RIW 1549 is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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