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YF03 OSW

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

302,947 mi
Last recorded302,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 OSW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 302,947 miles

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

left side door miror has slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2010 288,856 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 258,292 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 204,705 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 204,059 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 119,356 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 40,119 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 40,004 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 40,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 May 2006 39,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres low tread

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake inbalance

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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YF03 OSW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YF03 OSW, 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 YF03 OSW registered?

YF03 OSW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YF03 OSW safe to buy?

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