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AV03 CZP

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,880 mi
Last recorded167,880 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2019 167,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 158,993 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 158,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted headlamp bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted headlamp bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 150,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 139,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush very worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush very worn (2.4.G.2)

broken offside headlamp lens removed to get rid off the sharp edge

fuel flap falls off when opened

nearside rear outer position light not working

small amount of free play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 10 May 2016 139,209 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 zr18 95w xl (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush very worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush very worn (2.4.G.2)

fuel flap falls off when opened

nearside rear outer position light not working

small amount of free play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 May 2015 122,688 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s front brake hose slightly chaffed

windscreen has small damage

Pass 12 May 2014 109,175 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 109,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake hoses perished

front lower suspension arm bushes deteriated

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,143 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 61,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,507 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 51,294 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,939 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 31,401 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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AV03 CZP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AV03 CZP, 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 CZP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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