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ST03 AUV

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,350 mi
Last recorded99,350 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 99,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 99,349 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre / rear before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,524 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 91,707 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 88,486 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 84,324 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 81,234 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 81,234 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,518 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 75,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2014 68,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 54,049 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 54,049 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 43,750 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 43,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,160 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 30,135 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 30,083 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 25,840 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 15,358 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 15,336 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

both n/s discs slightly scored

front tyres nearing legal limit

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play @ wheels - in st-rack only

tax disc was obstructing drivers view- removed and re-located

Pass 15 Mar 2006 11,942 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 AUV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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