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DU53 UTN

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,727 mi
Last recorded139,727 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 139,727 miles

Air bag service light on

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 139,724 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Air bag service light on

Fuel cap seal cracking

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may require to attention ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective may require to attention (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play may require to attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper slightly split on ends

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

front number plate has slight damage

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 26 Aug 2019 126,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may require to attention ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective may require to attention (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play may require to attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper slightly split on ends

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

front number plate has slight damage

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,231 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust mount broken away from rear box but is supported elsewhere

Pass 28 Sep 2017 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight movement in inner joint.

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,968 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,237 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,329 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,058 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,298 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,256 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 33,316 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,963 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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DU53 UTN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU53 UTN, 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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DU53 UTN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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