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S222 MHS

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

233,829 mi
Last recorded233,829 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 MHS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 233,829 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 233,824 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flange join and corroded center silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside rear tyre tread worn close to limit.

Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 226,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 216,919 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

HEAD LAMPS AIM ON THE LOW LIMIT

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 12 Sep 2017 216,919 miles

EXHAUST RUSTED

HEAD LAMPS AIM ON THE LOW LIMIT

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE RUSTED

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 6 Sep 2016 203,234 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 203,234 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 191,611 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 180,789 miles

rear tyres starting to mishape

Pass 17 Sep 2013 167,514 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 156,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2012 156,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 141,054 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 129,849 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2010 129,849 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2009 114,163 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 114,163 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 81,918 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,798 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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S222 MHS is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S222 MHS, 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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S222 MHS is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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