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S70 TEL

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

112,599 mi
Last recorded112,599 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 TEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 112,599 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 110,361 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 108,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 108,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 105,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake has high travel

Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 99,495 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 97,319 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 94,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 91,447 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2017 87,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 82,694 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 78,698 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 76,595 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 73,620 miles

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

Pass 3 May 2012 71,353 miles

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/f marker light not working

Pass 3 May 2011 69,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 64,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2008 62,203 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 61,000 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,330 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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S70 TEL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S70 TEL, 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 S70 TEL registered?

S70 TEL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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