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LR53 AZP

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,536 mi
Last recorded181,536 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 181,536 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Both sides suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 181,533 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Both sides suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 179,151 miles

Front Both sides suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both sides rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 177,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Both suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 174,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 174,032 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 167,208 miles

Both Front Tyres are running low on the outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre has a slight cut on the outer edge.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 158,320 miles

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

emmission cannot be dected

Pass 1 Oct 2013 148,732 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 140,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 125,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 109,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,465 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 93,465 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 77,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 63,834 miles

One rear exhaust bracket corroaded away

Pass 11 Sep 2006 50,906 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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LR53 AZP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LR53 AZP, 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 LR53 AZP registered?

LR53 AZP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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