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S80 EXE

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

115,341 mi
Last recorded115,341 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 EXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 115,341 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter has holes in it rear exhaust broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front arm holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area at bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp has condensation in it

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area along bottom (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhuast broken at hanger area (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp wipers not touching headlamps

Pass 29 Nov 2022 113,735 miles

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

condensation in offside headlamp

front fog lamps inoperative

rear shock absorbers corroded and weak

slight leak from exhaust cat section

Fail 22 Nov 2022 113,637 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

front fog lamps inoperative

rear shock absorbers corroded and weak

slight leak from exhaust cat section

Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,294 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 111,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 107,911 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 107,910 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 103,803 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 103,803 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 101,393 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Fail 9 May 2018 101,391 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still fully supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,333 miles

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

reverse lamps not working

Fail 27 Apr 2017 97,333 miles

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

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

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 27 Apr 2016 93,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 89,428 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 May 2015 89,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 May 2014 83,236 miles

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

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)

cover loose in o/s/f wheel arch

Fail 1 May 2014 83,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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)

cover loose in o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 9 May 2013 76,984 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front brake sticking slightly

scraping noise from offside rear when wheel is rotated

slight noise from nearside front when wheel is rotated

Fail 9 May 2013 76,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front brake sticking slightly

scraping noise from offside rear when wheel is rotated

slight noise from nearside front when wheel is rotated

Pass 16 May 2012 70,518 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal cracked

grease/oil around nearside inner driveshaft boot

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 11 May 2011 63,154 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 63,151 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded/broken

offside number plate lamp dim

Pass 10 May 2010 54,120 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 40,675 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 40,675 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,642 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 23,016 miles

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

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

front brake pads slight low

Pass 4 May 2006 16,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EXE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 S80 EXE, 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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S80 EXE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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