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KP53 AEW

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

289,796 mi
Last recorded289,796 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 AEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 289,796 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 276,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center exhaust joint, front flexi-pipe, front catalytic converter cracked welding and rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 276,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from center exhaust joint, front flexi-pipe, front catalytic converter cracked welding and rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 258,896 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 258,896 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 240,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 232,528 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 232,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 216,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 200,558 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 200,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 182,908 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 154,674 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 124,100 miles

child seat fitted to n/s front seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 25 Oct 2008 124,100 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted to n/s front seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 24 Oct 2007 93,627 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 71,918 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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KP53 AEW 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 70.6%.

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 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 KP53 AEW, 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 KP53 AEW registered?

KP53 AEW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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