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HG53 NCJ

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,983 mi
Last recorded126,983 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 NCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,983 miles

rear light lense covered in red tape

Fail 6 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear light lense covered in red tape

Pass 27 Feb 2012 117,132 miles

nearside rear lamp repaired with red tape.

Fail 27 Feb 2012

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,534 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 92,246 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 92,246 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,376 miles

centre exhaust mount damaged!

nearside under floor damaged!

Fail 16 Feb 2009 75,376 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust mount damaged!

nearside under floor damaged!

Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 44,068 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,233 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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HG53 NCJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG53 NCJ, 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 HG53 NCJ registered?

HG53 NCJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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