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MF53 OOB

2003 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

138,434 mi
Last recorded138,434 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 OOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 138,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 131,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 131,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 125,729 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Offside Rear lamp damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 125,295 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 114,102 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 102,707 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 102,707 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,163 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 96,163 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,363 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking/deteriourated but not effecting opperation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,505 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2017 68,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,033 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2016 58,033 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,823 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside wiper blade split but clears screen effectively

Fail 7 Oct 2015 48,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Nearside wiper blade split but clears screen effectively

Pass 13 Oct 2014 44,151 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,969 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,431 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,321 miles

rear tyres slightly distorted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,710 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 25,225 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 25,225 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 21,679 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,679 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,906 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
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MF53 OOB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 MF53 OOB, 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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MF53 OOB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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