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MC53 BWW

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,292 mi
Last recorded160,292 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 BWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 160,292 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 153,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

Fail 22 Nov 2013 153,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs have corrosion on inner faces

Pass 28 Nov 2012 146,068 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 137,650 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 128,351 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 119,582 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 119,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 110,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 102,357 miles

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

auxillary drive belt is contaminated with oil

Pass 15 Nov 2006 91,160 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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MC53 BWW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MC53 BWW, 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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MC53 BWW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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