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KE53 VMW

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

195,791 mi
Last recorded195,791 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 VMW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 195,791 miles

both front wishbones front bushes splitting - n/s/f weakening

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc inner surface

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread

o/s/r handbrake slightly lazy

slight steering rack/rod play

windscreen chipped

Fail 14 Dec 2015 195,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring cracked (3.4.2)

both front wishbones front bushes splitting - n/s/f weakening

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating/weakening

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc inner surface

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread

o/s/r handbrake slightly lazy

slight steering rack/rod play

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Dec 2014 186,652 miles

some front brake inbalance

both front wishbones front bushes splitting/separating - weak - recommend replace soon

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc inner surface

exhaust heat shield at rear loose/adrift

front wiper blades worn

o/s/f side light +o/s/f number plate light dim

o/s/r trailing arm front bush separating

some wear to rear lower suspension arms inner bushes

wear to pedal rubbers

Fail 17 Dec 2014 186,051 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both front wishbones front bushes splitting/separating - weak - recommend replace soon

corrosion to o/s/f brake disc inner surface

exhaust heat shield at rear loose/adrift

front wiper blades worn

o/s/f side light +o/s/f number plate light dim

o/s/r trailing arm front bush separating

some front brake inbalance

some wear to rear lower suspension arms inner bushes

wear to pedal rubbers

Pass 12 Dec 2013 177,864 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 177,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 168,847 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 168,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 157,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S rear tyre wearing onboth bedges

O/S rear tyre worn on inside edge & wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Dec 2010 149,654 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 149,654 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2009 140,763 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 140,763 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 123,594 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 107,192 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 107,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,887 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)

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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KE53 VMW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KE53 VMW, 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 KE53 VMW registered?

KE53 VMW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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