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YW03 UMU

2003 Volvo S80

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

186,893 mi
Last recorded186,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 186,893 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

slight play in steering rack arms.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 186,892 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

slight play in steering rack arms.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 169,385 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 169,385 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 167,338 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2014 166,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 165,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 152,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 152,387 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f steering arm play

Pass 1 Apr 2011 138,900 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 130,938 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 130,938 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 120,597 miles

tyres worn... underbody underseald

Pass 1 Mar 2007 58,899 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 31,725 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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YW03 UMU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YW03 UMU, 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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YW03 UMU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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