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W503 XRV

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

226,584 mi
Last recorded226,584 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 XRV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 226,584 miles

centre silencer corroded

engine management light on

engine stabilizer bush split

Fail 5 Aug 2016 226,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre silencer corroded

engine management light on

engine stabilizer bush split

Pass 11 Aug 2015 201,760 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

engine management light on

engine stabilizer bush split

front tyres worn to the legal limit

Fail 3 Aug 2015 201,306 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre section of exhaust corroded

engine management light on

engine stabilizer bush split

front tyres worn to the legal limit

Pass 8 Aug 2014 176,126 miles

centre & rear silencers corroded

engine management light on

engine stabilizer bush split

Fail 8 Aug 2014 176,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

centre & rear silencers corroded

engine management light on

engine stabilizer bush split

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 148,680 miles

brake discs worn

brake pads getting low (not fully visable)

exhaust corroded

o/s/r coilspring corroded

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2013 148,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

brake discs worn

brake pads getting low (not fully visable)

engine light on

exhaust corroded

o/s/r coilspring corroded

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,268 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 120,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 103,926 miles

Off side front wishbone rear bush starting to peel

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 93,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front,front wishbone bushes showing splits

n/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

o/s headlight adjuster inop adjusted manually now within spec

o/s/f wishbone,rear bush is showing peel back

power steering resevoir swollen and showing oil misting

slight movement o/s/f steering rack rod

top engine mount split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 93,029 miles

front,front wishbone bushes showing splits

n/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

o/s headlight adjuster inop adjusted manually now within spec

o/s/f wishbone,rear bush is showing peel back

power steering resevoir swollen and showing oil misting

slight movement o/s/f steering rack rod

top engine mount split

Pass 21 May 2009 81,456 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 81,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 71,644 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 71,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 May 2007 61,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust mount corroded

chip in zone A measuring 10mm in dia

chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

Pass 16 May 2007 61,103 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

chip in zone A measuring 10mm in dia

chips in windscreen

n/s/f tyre at 2mm

Pass 26 Apr 2006 50,300 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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W503 XRV is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,813 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 W503 XRV, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W503 XRV is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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