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WJ03 UAL

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

183,626 mi
Last recorded183,626 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 UAL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 183,626 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 183,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 171,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2012 171,376 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2011 161,447 miles

Handbrake needs checking on o/s

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag light on

Fail 7 Dec 2011 161,447 miles

Handbrake needs checking on o/s

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 147,291 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s door mirror vracked

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on inner tread

Fail 16 Dec 2010 147,287 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s door mirror vracked

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape on inner tread

Pass 21 Aug 2009 134,792 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2009 134,792 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2008 120,178 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)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 120,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 12 Jun 2007 102,092 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 102,024 miles

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arches

Pass 23 May 2006 82,667 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 UAL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

WJ03 UAL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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