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KN53 HWT

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,590 mi
Last recorded88,590 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 HWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,590 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,408 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 78,348 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 72,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,520 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 60,052 miles

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

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

center rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,052 miles

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

center rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,876 miles

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

top rust on all brake discs

Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,876 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

top rust on all brake discs

Pass 8 May 2012 48,441 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,482 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 40,482 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,777 miles

front wheel tracking

off side front tyre started to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,440 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 HWT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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