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YY03 UXW

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,511 mi
Last recorded164,511 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 UXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 164,511 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn sharply on inner edges also on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm also worn sharply outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2016 164,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn sharply on inner edges also on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm also worn sharply outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 152,104 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 152,104 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 141,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 133,426 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 128,253 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 128,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2011 122,986 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 114,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 105,682 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 105,682 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 97,031 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 97,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 90,306 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2006 64,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 15 May 2006 64,927 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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YY03 UXW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YY03 UXW, 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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YY03 UXW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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