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SG03 ZYV

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,964 mi
Last recorded115,964 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 ZYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 115,964 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 115,964 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,791 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 110,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,213 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 106,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 101,655 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 101,655 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,470 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 96,415 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust support at rear subframe deteriorated / corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre witness marks on both front inner wheel arches. Suspect from suspension bounce conditions as tyres just clear when lock to lock on ramp

some black smoke emitted after short idling periods

Fail 11 Feb 2013 90,410 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust support at rear subframe deteriorated / corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre witness marks on both front inner wheel arches. Suspect from suspension bounce conditions as tyres just clear when lock to lock on ramp

some black smoke emitted after short idling periods

Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight play in both steering arms.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,368 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,560 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 74,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

N/S/F and O/S/F rack ends have slight play ok for test

Pass 7 Feb 2009 69,839 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 69,624 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,623 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 55,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 44,981 miles

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SG03 ZYV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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