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KS53 VLA

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,998 mi
Last recorded117,998 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 VLA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 117,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 111,048 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 25 Apr 2020 90,514 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 78,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 66,559 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 64,496 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 62,165 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 62,165 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,964 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,123 miles

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

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

front tyres rubbing on inner wheel arch liner plates

rear exhaust mounting support bars corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,444 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake travel high

tyres rubbing on wheel arch liners when steering on full lock

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,999 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)

orange o/s/f lamp not working

Pass 14 Dec 2010 41,324 miles

o/s/f outline marker lamp not working

warning light on dash advise

Fail 14 Dec 2010 41,324 miles

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

o/s/f outline marker lamp not working

warning light on dash advise

Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,655 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 34,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,142 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 20,616 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 14,486 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,486 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

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 VLA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 VLA registered?

KS53 VLA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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