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SH03 TWM

2003 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,049 mi
Last recorded140,049 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 TWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 140,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 137,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 136,167 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 135,400 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 29 Sep 2017 135,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling inner arch splash guard on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling inner arch splash guard on full lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 130,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 126,174 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 120,284 miles

sills covered in plastic

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 114,614 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2013 114,577 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 108,888 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 102,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 May 2011 102,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 95,866 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2009 89,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 89,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 68,318 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 51,343 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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SH03 TWM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SH03 TWM, 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 SH03 TWM registered?

SH03 TWM is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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