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SM03 XAP

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,990 mi
Last recorded135,990 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 XAP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 135,990 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 135,971 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,086 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 122,896 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2015 122,888 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2014 117,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 113,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,757 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 105,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,286 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 97,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,936 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,581 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 55,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 48,329 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,224 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 XAP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

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