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S80 DLT

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,361 mi
Last recorded76,361 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 DLT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 76,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 71,412 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 71,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine or Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 67,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 62,201 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 62,200 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear hangers defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 57,471 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,434 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 47,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,263 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 43,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 42,080 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 39,334 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 39,102 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,705 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 35,651 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 34,936 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 34,144 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,185 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,891 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 28,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S80 DLT 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 S80 DLT, 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 S80 DLT registered?

S80 DLT is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is S80 DLT safe to buy?

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