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LD53 OFU

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,251 mi
Last recorded87,251 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 OFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2016 87,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Center exhaust bracket rusted away and not supporting the exhaust (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bottom arm front bush excessively worn (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 72,304 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

centre exhaust brackets corroded

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2012 60,182 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)

Unable to check NSR seat belt due to childs seat fitted

Unable to check OSR seat belt due to childs seat fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Engine under shield fitted.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 47,179 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,437 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 34,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,305 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 17,661 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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LD53 OFU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD53 OFU, 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 LD53 OFU registered?

LD53 OFU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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