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EA53 MKK

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,927 mi
Last recorded155,927 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 155,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 155,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 153,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 150,964 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 150,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 147,203 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 147,203 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 143,979 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 141,718 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 141,718 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 135,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,125 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 129,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 123,534 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 128,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,436 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 107,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,096 miles

cut in offside froont tyre tread

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all four tyres cracking on sidewalls

petrol cap rubber cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2012 89,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,434 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,958 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 57,952 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,126 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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EA53 MKK is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 EA53 MKK, 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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EA53 MKK is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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