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T26 AEM

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,406 mi
Last recorded117,406 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 AEM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 117,406 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 116,707 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 116,703 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 115,499 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 3 Jan 2024 115,499 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective partly missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 20 Jan 2023 114,238 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 112,393 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,219 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,389 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 105,441 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides....nearside 2.5mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,099 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 101,099 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 97,427 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,096 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

Offside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 88,418 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 88,413 miles

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

rear exhaust mount has broken away

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,336 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 78,171 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 73,742 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 67,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,542 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,514 miles

Both front bushes in both front suspension lower arms have slight play

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder and nail in tread 225/50 ZR 17

Fail 8 Jan 2010 60,514 miles

Both front bushes in both front suspension lower arms have slight play

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder and nail in tread 225/50 ZR 17

Pass 22 Jan 2009 54,144 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 51,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel filler cap seal stating to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,398 miles

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

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

fuel filler cap seal stating to perish

Pass 15 Dec 2006 40,146 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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T26 AEM is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T26 AEM, 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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What year was T26 AEM registered?

T26 AEM is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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