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AY53 DKE

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,018 mi
Last recorded129,018 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 129,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear silencer deteriorated /slight blow

both front tyres slightly rubbing on inner wings

front and rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2025 129,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear silencer deteriorated /slight blow

both front tyres slightly rubbing on inner wings

front and rear brake pads getting low

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2024 119,612 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 119,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 110,843 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 110,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2022 102,042 miles

Nearside head lamp beam image deteriorated (misted lens )

Pass 17 Jun 2021 95,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front marker lamp not working

both front tyres worn on edges !!!!!!

Fail 4 Jun 2021 95,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 88,634 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 88,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,532 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,158 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,158 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,491 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,494 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 71,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,415 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 66,961 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,922 miles

Brake pedal anti slip starting to split

N/s/rear tyre wall light splitting

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Slight oil leak from behind front bumper area on o/side

Small stone chip marks to windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2010 55,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Dec 2010 55,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,504 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,852 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 36,930 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,475 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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AY53 DKE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY53 DKE, 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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AY53 DKE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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