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OE53 BEU

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,021 mi
Last recorded141,021 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 BEU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 141,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 136,092 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,239 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 124,510 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 124,510 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 118,815 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 114,896 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 111,192 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 111,191 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger broken but still sufficiently supported

Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,690 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger broken but still sufficiently supported

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,536 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 97,526 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 87,140 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 87,086 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 78,832 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 702,099 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,400 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,350 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 34,526 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OE53 BEU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OE53 BEU, 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 OE53 BEU registered?

OE53 BEU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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