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AV03 CZN

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,216 mi
Last recorded143,216 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 CZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 143,216 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,463 miles

all coil springs crodded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 131,040 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2018 131,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn, worn low inner edge on limit

Nearside Rear tyre perished worn on limit outer edge

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre worn, worn inner edge on limit

Offside Rear tyre worn edges and perished

Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,692 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge and perished

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate loose

sill kit fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,353 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 108,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 100,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 100,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,116 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn edges perished

rear tyres perished split

Fail 12 Mar 2014 92,115 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn edges perished

rear tyres perished split

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,946 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,971 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,313 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear to o/s/f steering rack

Fail 30 Mar 2010 61,313 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

slight wear to o/s/f steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,831 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 53,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 45,159 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,921 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 32,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AV03 CZN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV03 CZN, 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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AV03 CZN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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