2003 Volvo S80 2.4L Diesel · OV03 VOU
2003 Volvo S80 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2003. Recorded mileage 185,700 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S80
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,700 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV03 VOU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 185,700 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV03 VOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volvo S80 (OV03 VOU) between May 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (39 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 92 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OV03 VOU Mileage History
- 25/05/200663,727 mi
- 23/05/200779,539 mi+15,812 mi
- 21/05/2008101,175 mi+21,636 mi
- 15/05/2009119,034 mi+17,859 mi
- 19/05/2010126,300 mi+7,266 mi
- 19/05/2010126,330 mi+30 mi
- 26/05/2011131,107 mi+4,777 mi
- 26/05/2011131,107 mi
- 24/05/2012144,961 mi+13,854 mi
- 24/05/2012144,961 mi
- 08/08/2013158,429 mi+13,468 mi
- 09/08/2013158,429 mi
- 31/07/2014158,735 mi+306 mi
- 14/04/2015159,080 mi+345 mi
- 15/03/2016163,290 mi+4,210 mi
- 28/03/2017166,482 mi+3,192 mi
- 15/03/2018168,880 mi+2,398 mi
- 09/04/2019172,002 mi+3,122 mi
- 02/04/2020174,905 mi+2,903 mi
- 08/04/2021176,959 mi+2,054 mi
- 08/04/2021176,959 mi
- 05/04/2022178,953 mi+1,994 mi
- 12/04/2023181,358 mi+2,405 mi
- 19/04/2023181,358 mi
- 27/03/2024182,657 mi+1,299 mi
- 02/04/2025183,791 mi+1,134 mi
- 02/04/2025183,791 mi
- 13/04/2026185,700 mi+1,909 mi
Average of roughly 6,134 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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