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ES53 RAN

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,924 mi
Last recorded189,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES53 RAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 189,924 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield rusting badly

rubbing noise on rear wheels

Pass 5 Jun 2023 189,375 miles

slight rubbing on rear wheels

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2022 188,510 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 188,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 188,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 186,513 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 184,868 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 181,593 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 168,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 157,302 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 157,294 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 145,548 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 132,542 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 113,526 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 85,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 73,424 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 73,424 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,252 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,617 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,675 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 36,512 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ES53 RAN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol 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 ES53 RAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ES53 RAN registered?

ES53 RAN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is ES53 RAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES53 RAN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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