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SE03 DXV

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,181 mi
Last recorded230,181 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 DXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 230,181 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 211,511 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 211,511 miles

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2013 203,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisehand brake travel

Fail 1 Nov 2013 203,580 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisehand brake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2012 187,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear number plate lights

Fail 20 Sep 2012 187,596 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear number plate lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 178,692 miles

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

nearside rear running light not working

offside front running light not working

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

unable to fully check rear coil springs

Fail 7 Oct 2011 178,692 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear running light not working

offside front running light not working

slight movement in nearside front steering arm

unable to fully check rear coil springs

Pass 13 Oct 2010 169,514 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 162,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 153,610 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 136,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2007 136,894 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 131,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 119,911 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 103,055 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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SE03 DXV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SE03 DXV, 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 SE03 DXV registered?

SE03 DXV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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