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SA03 WPY

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,041 mi
Last recorded171,041 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 WPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 171,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

sills have plastic trim covers

Fail 9 Dec 2016 171,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine cover fitted

sills have plastic trim covers

Fail 21 Sep 2016 171,010 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 164,878 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 164,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 151,949 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside mirror cover broke and mirror held on with cable ties but secure

Pass 30 Oct 2013 143,452 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Mirror Cover Missing

N?S Front Tyre Outer Wall slightly Damaned

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S Rear Number Plate Lamp dim but still illuminating the Number Plate

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 143,496 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S Mirror Cover Missing

N?S Front Tyre Outer Wall slightly Damaned

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S Rear Number Plate Lamp dim but still illuminating the Number Plate

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 127,867 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 113,973 miles

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS RUBBERS SPLIT

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Fail 28 Jun 2011 113,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS RUBBERS SPLIT

MIDDLE EXHAUST CORRODED AND SLIGHT LEAK

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

Pass 21 Jan 2010 96,803 miles

MIL light on.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,308 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 57,308 miles

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

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

SLIGHT LEAK REAR EXHAUST

SLIGHT PLAY FRONT STEERING RACK

Pass 10 May 2006 36,739 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SA03 WPY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SA03 WPY, 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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SA03 WPY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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