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WJ03 TVA

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,693 mi
Last recorded192,693 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 TVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 192,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 192,693 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 190,457 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear off wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 187,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 187,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 185,836 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 181,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 177,997 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 177,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 173,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 169,286 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 169,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 163,275 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 155,635 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 155,635 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both windscreen wiper juddering

OSF Door check strap loose

Pass 19 Feb 2013 148,076 miles

NS head light damp on the inside of the glass

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 148,073 miles

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

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

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

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

NS head light damp on the inside of the glass

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 140,603 miles

NS wiper blade starting to split.

OS Wiper blade- incorretly fitted

OSF NSF OSR tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

PAS reservoir damp with oil

Fail 21 Feb 2012 140,602 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NS wiper blade starting to split.

OS Wiper blade- incorretly fitted

OSF NSF OSR tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

PAS reservoir damp with oil

Fail 23 Feb 2011 132,772 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak from around turbo inter cooler.

Slight movment in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2011 132,772 miles

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

Oil leak from around turbo inter cooler.

Slight movment in both front wishbone bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2010 126,196 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 120,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 120,500 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 113,855 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 113,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 106,447 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 96,112 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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WJ03 TVA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WJ03 TVA, 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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WJ03 TVA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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