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LK53 ULC

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

170,208 mi
Last recorded170,208 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ULC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 170,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays ftted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 165,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Offside Rear wheel rim inner damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 165,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass missing

Offside Rear wheel rim inner damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 151,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 151,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 138,799 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 138,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 133,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 124,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 116,277 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 116,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 108,582 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 108,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 99,985 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 99,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,883 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 85,883 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 180,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 128,297 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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LK53 ULC is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LK53 ULC, 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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LK53 ULC is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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