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SA03 LAW

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,567 mi
Last recorded71,567 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 LAW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 71,567 miles

n/s/f alloy wheel damaged.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin.

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 68,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

slight damage to the n/s/f wheel,inner rim

Pass 9 Mar 2011 68,444 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn low

screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

slight damage to the n/s/f wheel,inner rim

Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,094 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 63,516 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,769 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 57,769 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,759 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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SA03 LAW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SA03 LAW, 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 SA03 LAW registered?

SA03 LAW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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