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SM03 UVX

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

224,391 mi
Last recorded224,391 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 UVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 224,391 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 213,712 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 213,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 200,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 189,542 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 180,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 180,476 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 173,758 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 173,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 163,017 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 156,795 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 126,487 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 107,548 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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SM03 UVX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SM03 UVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM03 UVX registered?

SM03 UVX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SM03 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM03 UVX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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