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DF53 MUO

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,691 mi
Last recorded142,691 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 142,691 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 142,691 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 135,013 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 135,013 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 134,998 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,980 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 130,943 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 127,213 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 120,812 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 112,780 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 104,715 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 104,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle hiting inner wing on front (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,730 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 90,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,247 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,891 miles

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 31 Oct 2011 64,891 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 26 Oct 2010 57,120 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 49,539 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,717 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,016 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,470 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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DF53 MUO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 96,140 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DF53 MUO, 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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What year was DF53 MUO registered?

DF53 MUO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is DF53 MUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 MUO shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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