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DF53 AEP

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,333 mi
Last recorded99,333 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 AEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 99,333 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

offside front spot light not working

Fail 24 May 2018 99,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

offside front spot light not working

Pass 22 May 2017 96,848 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2017 96,848 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 94,779 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 92,511 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 92,511 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 89,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2013 86,259 miles

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2012 82,692 miles

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

Near side steering arm has slight play

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

Unable to see front & rear inner brake pad condition

Fail 23 May 2012 82,692 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Near side steering arm has slight play

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

Unable to see front & rear inner brake pad condition

Pass 27 May 2011 79,203 miles

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

Off side inner brake disc in poor condition

Rear exhaust mounting broken away

Unable to see front inner brake pads

Unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 27 May 2011 79,203 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Off side inner brake disc in poor condition

Rear exhaust mounting broken away

Unable to see front inner brake pads

Unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 4 May 2010 74,586 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 29 May 2009 65,309 miles

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2009 65,309 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2008 53,267 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 53,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2007 37,709 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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DF53 AEP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DF53 AEP, 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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DF53 AEP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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