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WV03 JFY

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,872 mi
Last recorded131,872 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 JFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 131,872 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 126,826 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 121,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has slight tread distortion across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished advise replase

Fail 5 Nov 2018 121,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has slight tread distortion across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal perished advise replase

Pass 8 Dec 2017 116,660 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both font tyres on limit for tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 114,329 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn both sides front (2.4.C.1b)

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2016 111,749 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 111,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 108,282 miles

slight play in os steering arm

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,242 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,721 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing within tread

Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,453 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,818 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 80,814 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,487 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,871 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 52,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 40,918 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2006 30,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,224 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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WV03 JFY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol 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 WV03 JFY, 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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WV03 JFY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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