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WR03 NUJ

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,928 mi
Last recorded101,928 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 NUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 101,928 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 101,272 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 100,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 99,254 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 99,254 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 97,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 96,581 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 96,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 95,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 93,422 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 93,422 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 91,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 88,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 84,929 miles

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2016 84,929 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake disc corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 81,612 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2014 76,700 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 May 2014 76,700 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2013 72,033 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,799 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 68,799 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake requires attention

Pass 17 May 2011 65,533 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 60,043 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 60,043 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Pass 21 May 2009 53,556 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 53,556 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 May 2008 46,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,955 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 38,955 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 28,692 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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WR03 NUJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WR03 NUJ, 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 WR03 NUJ registered?

WR03 NUJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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