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LS53 UTB

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,252 mi
Last recorded112,252 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 UTB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 112,252 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,911 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 108,911 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,689 miles

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

top engine steady mounting worn

Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,683 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 93,593 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,257 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 80,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,534 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 73,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 72,665 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 72,665 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,246 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 66,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 66,000 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,389 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,524 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 UTB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 UTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS53 UTB registered?

LS53 UTB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is LS53 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 UTB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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