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PLY 811S

2003 Volvo Unknown

Multi-colour Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

530,361 mi
Last recorded530,361 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo Unknown539,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLY 811S
MakeVolvo
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 530,361 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 523,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front - air-bag mount area's/box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 523,822 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to air leak (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Braking system leaking pipework/valve area (1.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & offside front - air-bag mount area's/box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 519,805 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2023 519,794 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

How Reliable is the Volvo Unknown?

Based on 9,254 MOT tests across 5,761 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
6,095
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
5,761
On UK Roads
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PLY 811S is a 2003 Volvo Unknown in Multi-colour with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Volvo Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 539,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volvo Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PLY 811S registered?

PLY 811S is a 2003 Volvo Unknown, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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