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KS53 KBO

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

307,214 mi
Last recorded307,214 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 KBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 307,214 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 307,016 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

long travel on parking brake

Pass 6 Oct 2020 285,219 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Heavy wear to front brake discs.

Just acceptable deterioration to both front lower wishbone bushes.

N/S front brake pads wearing low.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 285,219 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Heavy wear to front brake discs.

Just acceptable deterioration to both front lower wishbone bushes.

N/S front and rear brake pads wearing very low.

Stone chips across windscreen - all within prescribed limits.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 271,353 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 250,430 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 250,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 235,225 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 235,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working NSR and OSR (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 217,264 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 217,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 210,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 203,763 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 193,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 176,777 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 161,923 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 148,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 131,359 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 112,085 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,628 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,599 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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KS53 KBO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KS53 KBO, 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 KS53 KBO registered?

KS53 KBO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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