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KW53 CVB

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,320 mi
Last recorded123,320 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 CVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 123,320 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 123,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 112,306 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 111,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 111,933 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak major ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 98,527 miles

slight play n/s inner rack joint

suggest tracking check

Fail 29 Mar 2016 98,507 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush splitting out and front bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal front pully seal (2.3.3b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front catching inner wing on lock (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

slight play n/s inner rack joint

suggest tracking check

Pass 18 Feb 2015 90,234 miles

o/s front corroded inner face

suggest tracking fronts worn inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2015 90,197 miles

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

Nearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front corroded inner face

suggest tracking fronts worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,507 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,081 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

maximum play in steering rack under load

Pass 4 Jan 2012 69,300 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 63,321 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 63,321 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,984 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 54,984 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is worn low on inner edge.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,482 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 37,299 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 37,296 miles

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 29,203 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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KW53 CVB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KW53 CVB, 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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KW53 CVB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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