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AD03 ZDA

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

128,006 mi
Last recorded128,006 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 123,912 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 119,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s rear and o/s rear ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 116,643 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 110,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2021 110,666 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm and tread damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 107,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 107,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jul 2019 103,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 94,294 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 94,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,096 miles

handbrake efficiency only just passed-16%

Fail 22 Jul 2016 84,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

handbrake efficiency only just passed-16%

Pass 28 Jul 2015 79,341 miles

front tyres worn low inner edges

slight play in osr antiroll bar linkage

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,560 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 70,560 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,481 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,800 miles

parking brake lever coming up high

slight binding on o/s rear brake

Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,680 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,680 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 38,245 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 31,682 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 10,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 8,809 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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AD03 ZDA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AD03 ZDA, 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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AD03 ZDA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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