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SP03 VCZ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,711 mi
Last recorded155,711 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 VCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 155,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017
Pass 15 Feb 2016
Pass 29 Jul 2014
Pass 29 Jul 2013
Pass 25 Jun 2012 150,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 149,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 143,164 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 131,079 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 131,042 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 112,133 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 108,952 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

reverse lamp loose

some corrosion to chassis and underbody

Pass 8 Mar 2007 88,322 miles

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)

both steering rods worn

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear number plate de-laminating

top engine mounting split

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,968 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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SP03 VCZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SP03 VCZ, 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 SP03 VCZ registered?

SP03 VCZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is SP03 VCZ safe to buy?

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