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AF03 PZE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

181,019 mi
Last recorded181,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 PZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 181,019 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 181,011 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 163,422 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 163,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre badly underinflated

Pass 2 Nov 2010 149,576 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 149,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 102,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,878 miles

both front wish bone bushers starting to split

slight play in n/s front link rod

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,761 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 45,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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AF03 PZE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AF03 PZE, 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 AF03 PZE registered?

AF03 PZE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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