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ML53 YFH

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,457 mi
Last recorded171,457 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 YFH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 171,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 151,219 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2013 151,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 142,273 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 8 Sep 2012 142,273 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 122,959 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear antiroll bar D bushes have slight free play.

Both rear antiroll bar drop links have slight free play.

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges, getting close to cords.

Chip in windscreen in zone A on limit.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 122,959 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Both rear antiroll bar D bushes have slight free play.

Both rear antiroll bar drop links have slight free play.

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges, getting close to cords.

Chip in windscreen in zone A on limit.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 108,465 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 88,998 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 88,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,581 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,166 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 YFH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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