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WJ03 VNL

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,098 mi
Last recorded106,098 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 106,098 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 106,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 100,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower column slidding joint slightly worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 96,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower column slidding joint slightly worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2013 91,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 83,548 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 77,040 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edge of inner surface

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 May 2010 69,167 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 62,146 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 62,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 54,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,318 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,560 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,884 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 VNL 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 80%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

WJ03 VNL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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