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WJ03 TUV

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,107 mi
Last recorded171,107 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 TUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 171,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

underneath corroded / suspension corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 163,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 158,710 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 151,096 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 139,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 132,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 125,420 miles

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

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

o/s n/s front and rear tyres signs of side wall wear

Pass 17 May 2012 119,594 miles

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

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

slight play detected at top and bottom of steering wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2010 107,900 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 107,900 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f lower arm rear rubber starting to split

o/s/f rack slight play

o/s/r anti-roll bar link slight play

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 4 Aug 2009 102,066 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 96,977 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 96,938 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in n/s front tyre tread

o/s steering rack tie rod has play

Pass 2 Aug 2007 91,276 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 82,849 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 82,849 miles

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

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

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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WJ03 TUV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ03 TUV, 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 WJ03 TUV registered?

WJ03 TUV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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