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LT53 ZPR

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,365 mi
Last recorded153,365 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 ZPR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 153,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 142,529 miles

General corrosion underneath of vehicle

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease past clip

Fail 17 Nov 2021 142,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion underneath of vehicle

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

Offside Front Outer CV boot leaking grease past clip

Pass 28 Nov 2020 112,293 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on underside front to rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on all coil springs

Fail 24 Nov 2020 112,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security on underside front to rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened plus arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 25 Jun 2019 100,948 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 100,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 92,509 miles

Front brake application uneven

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

oil level low

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 9 Jul 2018 92,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front brake application uneven

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted restricting inspection

oil level low

under covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,306 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)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 89,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 85,623 miles

Both front tyres rubbing on inner wheel arches when on full lock

Fail 7 Jul 2016 85,621 miles

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

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

Both front tyres rubbing on inner wheel arches when on full lock

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,616 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2015 81,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,900 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,449 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2013 74,444 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,234 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,779 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 61,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 54,996 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 54,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,258 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 30,552 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 30,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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LT53 ZPR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LT53 ZPR, 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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LT53 ZPR is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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