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WV03 PKX

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

240,759 mi
Last recorded240,759 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 PKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 240,759 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 235,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 228,896 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 221,165 miles

handbrake long

lock stops worn

Pass 21 May 2015 215,047 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 215,047 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 208,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 200,993 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 193,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 186,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 178,888 miles

engine management light on

n/s front tyre on wearbar limit

Pass 22 May 2009 159,079 miles

o/s n/s front tyres very close to wearbar limit

Fail 22 May 2009 159,015 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s front tyres very close to wearbar limit

Pass 12 Jun 2008 137,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 137,268 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 112,210 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plate spacing uneven.Also front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate.

slight wear in steering rack.

Fail 15 Jun 2007 112,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear number plate spacing uneven.Also front and rear number plates starting to de-laminate.

slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 26 Apr 2006 82,012 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 82,012 miles

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

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 PKX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PKX, 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 PKX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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