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DA53 HBY

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

148,548 mi
Last recorded148,548 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 HBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,548 miles

Offside Front Door mirror has been repaired by tape

service light is on

Pass 3 Dec 2021 132,108 miles

Damage to N/S but no sharp edges

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 131,338 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to N/S but no sharp edges

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 116,902 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 116,902 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 83,639 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 82,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,024 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 82,024 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,449 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,449 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,943 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket detatched

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,074 miles

Centre exhaust bracket detatched

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 71,074 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket detatched

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 65,773 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,453 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,382 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,124 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 42,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,176 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 36,176 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2007 29,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 29,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 21,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DA53 HBY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DA53 HBY, 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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DA53 HBY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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