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ST03 XUK

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,859 mi
Last recorded122,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 XUK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 122,859 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component clip below rack not secure (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 122,572 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component clip below rack not secure (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 111,372 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 111,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

p/s rack damp

warning triangle on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,722 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 105,722 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link lower boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,941 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

oil leak at front

Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,941 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

oil leak at front

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,417 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,023 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,137 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 79,137 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,298 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 71,298 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,159 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2010 64,159 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,487 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 57,487 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,706 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,632 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 XUK is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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