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AAP 3Y

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,841 mi
Last recorded161,841 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAP 3Y
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 161,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 161,821 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 157,705 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer side lamp not working

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 152,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 148,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 146,090 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 142,775 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 140,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 136,992 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jul 2018 136,904 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jul 2017 129,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

registration plate characters poorly spaced

Fail 24 Jul 2017 129,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

registration plate characters poorly spaced

Pass 26 Jul 2016 126,038 miles

Centre Rear Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished beyond service standard (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 121,701 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 116,143 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2014 116,143 miles

exhaust system corroded

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,021 miles

both front tyres are worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,791 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 106,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 101,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,565 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 90,278 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 80,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,473 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 69,473 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 55,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 55,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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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AAP 3Y is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AAP 3Y, 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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AAP 3Y is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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