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KN53 HWR

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

105,278 mi
Last recorded105,278 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 HWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 105,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 103,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 85,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,896 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 81,974 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,358 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 69,990 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 65,495 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,534 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 59,664 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,015 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 55,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 47,890 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 39,366 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,975 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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KN53 HWR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 KN53 HWR, 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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KN53 HWR is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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