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EW53 PJW

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW53 PJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,669 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps have condensation inside lamps

Fail 28 Oct 2025 88,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump noise ? (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps have condensation inside lamps

parking brake lever high little reserve.....n/s lamp in bumper inop...all 4 discs have slight corrosion .....

Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,660 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 88,580 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,452 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 88,448 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 88,337 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,131 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,828 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,004 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 87,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,875 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,259 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 84,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,838 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 81,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,185 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,739 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,653 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,868 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 69,868 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 65,849 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,802 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,255 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,529 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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EW53 PJW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EW53 PJW, 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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EW53 PJW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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