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SM03 AHZ

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,560 mi
Last recorded193,560 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 AHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 193,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 185,405 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 177,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 169,210 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 162,221 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 152,440 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 140,933 miles

Air bag service warning displayed but light going out correctly

Front lower suspension arms , front inner bushes poor condition , movement underload

Sill skirts fitted ,cannot in spect outer sills

Slight play both sides of steering rack

Fail 30 May 2014 140,933 miles

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

Air bag service warning displayed but light going out correctly

Bad surface corrosion front o/s brake disc

Bad surface corrosion rear o/s brake disc

Front lower suspension arms , front inner bushes poor condition , movement underload

Front n/s flexy brake hose cracking

Rear n/s brake pads look worn

Sill skirts fitted ,cannot in spect outer sills

Slight play both sides of steering rack

Pass 24 May 2013 126,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

n/s rear inner side light not working

near side front flexy brake hose cracking

o/s front brake disc poor condition

plastic sill skirt fitted, can not inspect outer sills

rear o/s tyre badly wearing on outer edge

srs-airbag service light staying on

Pass 25 May 2012 113,454 miles

Front n/s flexy brake hose badly cracking

Play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 25 May 2012 113,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front n/s flexy brake hose badly cracking

Play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

surface corrosion to o/s rear disc

Pass 9 Jun 2009 73,317 miles

Front lower suspension arm front inner bushes poor condition and movement under load

Front o/s brake disc inner side poor condition

Rear brake discs poor conditon , advise replacement

Fail 9 Jun 2009 73,317 miles

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

Front lower suspension arm front inner bushes poor condition and movement under load

Front o/s brake disc inner side poor condition

Rear brake discs poor conditon , advise replacement

Pass 9 Jun 2008 61,952 miles

Front brake disc and pads in poor condition

Front suspension wishbone ,front bushes poor condition

Slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 3 Jun 2008 61,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 51,320 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 39,169 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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SM03 AHZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SM03 AHZ, 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 SM03 AHZ registered?

SM03 AHZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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