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ST03 AUP

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

126,372 mi
Last recorded126,372 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 AUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 126,372 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 126,372 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 120,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 112,932 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

imbalance on rear brakes of 30%

Pass 9 May 2017 105,897 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 105,897 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 100,258 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 May 2016 100,258 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside & offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 May 2015 94,921 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 May 2015 94,921 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Nov 2014 92,709 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 72,490 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 72,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,907 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,192 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 43,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F foglight not working

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 37,408 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,563 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 33,561 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,922 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,771 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,804 miles

offside steering rod worn

windscreen chipped

Fail 23 Mar 2006 16,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside steering rod worn

windscreen chipped

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 AUP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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