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SL03 LWX

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,147 mi
Last recorded149,147 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 LWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 149,147 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 149,147 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 145,326 miles

front pads

rear discs

rear pads

Fail 29 Dec 2015 145,326 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

front pads

rear discs

rear pads

Pass 6 Jan 2015 141,653 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 141,653 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/f wheel rubbing

Pass 24 Dec 2013 128,742 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 116,644 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 100,185 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 100,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 86,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,043 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,913 miles

n/s/f drive shaft bolt broken

Pass 20 Jul 2007 41,156 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,347 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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SL03 LWX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL03 LWX, 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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SL03 LWX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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