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WM03 LHK

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,729 mi
Last recorded143,729 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 LHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 143,729 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 143,481 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,081 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 132,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s handbrake performance slightly down

Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,584 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 117,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to exhaust system

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,208 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 113,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 105,297 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 105,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,747 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 98,833 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 98,830 miles

Nearside 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 3 Dec 2012 92,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,737 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 83,329 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,698 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 70,713 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,475 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,160 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,219 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 52,083 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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WM03 LHK is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM03 LHK, 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 WM03 LHK registered?

WM03 LHK is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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