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AP03 DPZ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,622 mi
Last recorded105,622 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 DPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,622 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has free play but not considered excessive

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front and nearside front coil spring top mountings appear corroded. Unable to fully inspect due to location

Pass 15 Jun 2023 104,532 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 102,156 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 102,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 100,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 99,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 99,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 96,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 93,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 91,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 86,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,509 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

plastic covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components + plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places

play in o/side front inner rack joint

Pass 12 Jun 2013 74,064 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 73,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,002 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,347 miles

Both iner rack joints slight play

Both rear D bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,406 miles

brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,055 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 51,050 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tail inner light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 37,546 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 27,829 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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AP03 DPZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 AP03 DPZ, 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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AP03 DPZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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