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HJ53 VFT

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,668 mi
Last recorded160,668 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 160,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 160,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 160,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 160,296 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 123,567 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 100,190 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 100,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 86,446 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 73,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,811 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 69,318 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 63,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 47,115 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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HJ53 VFT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJ53 VFT, 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 HJ53 VFT registered?

HJ53 VFT is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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