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SM03 ZSF

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,637 mi
Last recorded170,637 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ZSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 170,637 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Corroded, Scored and Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 170,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs Corroded, Scored and Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 161,521 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 140,876 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 140,873 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,466 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 117,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,573 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 92,331 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 83,014 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2018 72,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 72,545 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,708 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 62,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers worn

Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to misshape

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 45,564 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 34,096 miles

all tyres on car are perished and splitting slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2013 34,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres on car are perished and splitting slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,105 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,899 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,127 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall and at 2-3 on edges

offside rear tyre has nail in shoulder area/perished on sidewall and at 2-3mm on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,592 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges-advise tracking check

service light/indicator on

Fail 19 Jun 2008 21,592 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges-advise tracking check

service light/indicator on

Fail 21 Jun 2007 16,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise tracking

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2007 16,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise tracking

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2006 11,671 miles

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

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 ZSF is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM03 ZSF, 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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SM03 ZSF is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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