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NC53 DTY

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 DTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 126,845 miles

very slight fraying on o/s front seat belt

Pass 29 May 2018 117,420 miles

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

very slight fraying on o/s front seatbelt

Pass 2 Jun 2017 112,161 miles

very light fraying on o/s front seat belt

Pass 18 May 2016 106,345 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 101,197 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 93,511 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 86,750 miles

cannot see rear pad life

Pass 28 May 2012 82,655 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,110 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,309 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 68,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 68,808 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 57,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 57,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 43,946 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 16 Nov 2007 43,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,151 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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NC53 DTY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NC53 DTY, 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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NC53 DTY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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