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SW03 KVP

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,973 mi
Last recorded158,973 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 KVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 158,973 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 152,076 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 148,528 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 138,594 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 138,592 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 126,992 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 115,534 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,969 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 106,966 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,738 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,705 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,807 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,653 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 76,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 49,467 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2012 49,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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)

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,790 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 51,653 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2010 51,653 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 44,319 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 44,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 31,354 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 31,354 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 20,397 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,648 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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SW03 KVP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SW03 KVP, 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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SW03 KVP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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