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S80 DWM

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,624 mi
Last recorded71,624 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 DWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 70,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,903 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 69,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 68,810 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 67,269 miles

Nearside Head lamp condensation

Pass 19 Feb 2021 66,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 66,402 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 66,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,533 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 60,867 miles

Condensation in OSF headlamp lense.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,726 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,726 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR and OSR (1.4.A.2f)

Front position lamp(s) not working NSF and OSF (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 9 Feb 2015 56,174 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 56,174 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 52,501 miles

Both front tyres tread low.

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 52,501 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres tread low.

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

Rear exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 49,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 15 Feb 2013 49,916 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 30 Jan 2012 46,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,980 miles

NSR tyre tread low at outer shoulder.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 28,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 20,417 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 9,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,448 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 7,287 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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S80 DWM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DWM, 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 DWM registered?

S80 DWM is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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