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LS53 MWD

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,109 mi
Last recorded131,109 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 MWD
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 131,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 130,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 130,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,717 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 129,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 125,401 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,162 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 120,162 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Auxiliary belt cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,989 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 111,685 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 107,492 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 103,169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 103,169 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Center exhaust bracket broken

fuel filter corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2013 98,174 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 98,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 89,976 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,161 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 73,409 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 65,308 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 65,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,978 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 54,978 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,488 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,900 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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LS53 MWD is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS53 MWD, 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 LS53 MWD registered?

LS53 MWD is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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