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LC53 AKZ

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,520 mi
Last recorded92,520 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 AKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 92,520 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 90,472 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,092 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,257 miles

Front both front tyres age cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,430 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 73,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 67,983 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 67,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 61,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 61,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,488 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,205 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,857 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,661 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 13,895 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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LC53 AKZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC53 AKZ, 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 LC53 AKZ registered?

LC53 AKZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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