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DY53 HLH

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,354 mi
Last recorded180,354 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 HLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 180,354 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 180,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 168,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 154,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n\s\r tyre wearing on inner edge and close to wear bars

Pass 30 May 2014 141,379 miles

n/s/f comfort bush and wishbone bush splitting

o/s/f comfort bush is splitting

Pass 31 May 2013 125,638 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

slight play in o/s/f inner steering knuckle

Fail 31 May 2013 125,638 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

slight play in o/s/f inner steering knuckle

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 110,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres have caught on plastic trim under wing, this is common on these ,advise only.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 101,082 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,378 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 61,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 53,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 33,805 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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DY53 HLH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY53 HLH, 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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DY53 HLH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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