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SR03 NRL

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,010 mi
Last recorded108,010 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR03 NRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,010 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,378 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,374 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 100,541 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 May 2019 100,539 miles

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 96,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 92,478 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 89,843 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,971 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 83,073 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 78,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 73,922 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 68,730 miles

both front tyres inner tyres slightly worn

both rear brakes slightly sticking

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 17 May 2010 58,943 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,943 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 May 2009 48,930 miles
Fail 4 May 2009 48,930 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISORY NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SMALL CUT ON SIDEWALL

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 19 May 2008 38,448 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 30,153 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 May 2006 22,023 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 May 2006 22,023 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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SR03 NRL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SR03 NRL, 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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SR03 NRL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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