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SV03 RHU

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,597 mi
Last recorded149,597 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 RHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 149,597 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

slight play offside front steering rack.

Fail 31 May 2016 149,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

slight play offside front steering rack.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 138,896 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 138,811 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 128,360 miles

rear indicators discolouring

Pass 13 Jun 2013 115,446 miles

offside front shock obsorber damp

slight play to offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2013 115,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

offside front shock obsorber damp

slight play to offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2012 107,762 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 107,762 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 104,796 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,139 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 90,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,349 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 87,349 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,758 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake has long travel advise adjustment

Pass 21 Mar 2007 63,162 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 48,392 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 48,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SV03 RHU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SV03 RHU, 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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SV03 RHU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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