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ST03 AUF

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,179 mi
Last recorded216,179 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 AUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 216,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 216,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 211,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 106,519 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 106,519 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 103,207 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,855 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 96,839 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,839 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 87,298 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 75,840 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 75,840 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 74,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 73,200 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 73,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2009 50,260 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 50,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 43,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 36,894 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,354 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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ST03 AUF is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST03 AUF, 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 ST03 AUF registered?

ST03 AUF is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is ST03 AUF safe to buy?

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