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SG03 CVZ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,374 mi
Last recorded126,374 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 CVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 126,374 miles

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

handbrake only just met the required efficientcy

Pass 14 Mar 2015 119,189 miles

(adviae) n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs surfaced corroded

(advise) aircon and oil cooler radiator at front bent inwards( damaged )

(advise) front pads 75 percent worn

(advise) handbrake travel close to no reserve

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs becoming pitted and corroded

(advise) rear pads 75 percent worn

Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

(adviae) n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs surfaced corroded

(advise) aircon and oil cooler radiator at front bent inwards( damaged )

(advise) front pads 75 percent worn

(advise) handbrake travel close to no reserve

(advise) n/s/f and o/s/f brake discs becoming pitted and corroded

(advise) rear pads 75 percent worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 112,583 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 112,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 112,563 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1.slight play in both steering rack end inner joints 2.n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 108,168 miles

1.play in o/s steering rack inner joint 2.n/s rear tyre scuffed off on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2012 108,168 miles

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

1.play in o/s steering rack inner joint 2.n/s rear tyre scuffed off on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 97,522 miles

1.slight play in o/s front anti roll bar drop link 2.slight play in both steering rack ends 3.both rear tyres wearing low o/s rear worn on edges no chords showing 4.o/s windscreen cracked just outer swept view

Pass 21 Jun 2010 92,085 miles

1.front tyres scuffed on edges 2.engine oil leaks 3.air bag light on dash

Fail 16 Jun 2010 92,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

1.front tyres scuffed on edges 2.engine oil leaks 3.air bag light on dash

Pass 18 Jun 2009 89,816 miles

1.air bag light on 2.oil leaks 3.front tyres scuffed on edges 4.play in both front steering rack ends near limit 5.o/s rear tyre worn near limit

Pass 20 Jun 2008 83,695 miles

1.slight play in o/s front stering rack end 2.o/s rear tyre worn low on tread 3.slight wear on front brake discs 4.air bag and service lights on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2007 76,506 miles

1.air bag light on †2.long handbrake travel †3.slight play in both front steering rack ends †4.n/s front lower arm front bush starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,694 miles

1. long handbrake travel. †2. front tyres worn on edges. †3 slihgt play in steering rack ends.

4. oil leaks. †5. air bag light on.

Fail 16 Jun 2006 66,694 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

1.long handbrake travel †2.front tyres worn on edges †3.slight play in both steering rack ends †4.oil leaks †5.air bag light on †

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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SG03 CVZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel 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 SG03 CVZ, 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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SG03 CVZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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