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ND53 VTG

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,631 mi
Last recorded194,631 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VTG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 194,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

little reserve travel left in handbrake lever

Pass 19 Sep 2018 174,081 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 174,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 166,752 miles

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 23 Sep 2017 166,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 20 Sep 2016 162,524 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 162,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 152,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 136,372 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 125,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2013 125,451 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,249 miles

advise deterioration in front number plate

advise front control arm bushes worn.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,756 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 76,124 miles

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/F & N/S/F FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHES

ADVISE REAR TYRES WEARING SLIGHTY ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 1 Sep 2008 64,833 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,548 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 53,548 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,949 miles

Advise advanced wear on inner edge of o/s/f tyre.

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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ND53 VTG is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ND53 VTG, 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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What year was ND53 VTG registered?

ND53 VTG is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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