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EA53 MLN

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,457 mi
Last recorded134,457 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 MLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 134,457 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush heavily worn. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 124,996 miles

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

Front Wipers have slight smear in operation

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,936 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

boot lid switch not working but can be opened with the key

Pass 18 Oct 2018 121,228 miles

Handbrake freeplay requires adjusting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 102,504 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 102,504 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,699 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 9 Oct 2015 78,910 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)

boot only opens with key handle inop

nail in n,s,r tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,664 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 62,138 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,481 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 53,481 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,918 miles

Front discs excessivly corroded on inside

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 10 Nov 2010 34,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,720 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,529 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,956 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 25,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 20,610 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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EA53 MLN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MLN, 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 EA53 MLN registered?

EA53 MLN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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