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NL53 VKT

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,771 mi
Last recorded125,771 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 VKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 125,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

rear both sides tyre slightly cut on side wall

under the body slightly corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 125,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

under the body slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2016 123,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,490 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 113,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil low

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,804 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 98,984 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 98,881 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 94,975 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 87,427 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,567 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,671 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 65,806 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 65,806 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 65,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 52,802 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,802 miles

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

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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NL53 VKT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NL53 VKT, 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 NL53 VKT registered?

NL53 VKT is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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