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ML53 YFE

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,287 mi
Last recorded140,287 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 140,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 140,287 miles

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

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

N/S Door mirror loose.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 136,093 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 131,961 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 127,952 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 127,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 123,082 miles

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

all four wheel tyres worn on out side wall

near side front tyre has cut on outter side wall

Fail 15 Jan 2015 123,082 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

all four wheel tyres worn on out side wall

both side front wishbone bushes has slight play

near side front tyre has cut on outter side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2014 117,834 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 107,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,926 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 100,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 100,888 miles

Both front & rear number plates starting to laminate.

Judder from left-hand rear when parking brake applied.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper blades age hardened.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 100,888 miles

Both front & rear number plates starting to laminate.

Judder from left-hand rear when parking brake applied.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blades age hardened.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,638 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 94,632 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,128 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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ML53 YFE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ML53 YFE, 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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ML53 YFE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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