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DE53 OSL

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,854 mi
Last recorded193,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 193,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 189,125 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 189,105 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 177,785 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 170,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 158,666 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 152,319 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel flap hinge broken

Fail 1 Feb 2021 152,319 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel flap hinge broken

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,588 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 146,588 miles

Outline marker lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 138,863 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 126,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Slight water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 114,707 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/r (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 101,916 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 90,539 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,055 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,114 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 68,114 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,505 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,771 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,486 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 42,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres low on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2007 32,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,670 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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DE53 OSL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE53 OSL, 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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DE53 OSL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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