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OE53 HLV

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 HLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 140,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 139,979 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 131,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 131,613 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 115,998 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (exhaust still supported) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 115,998 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken (exhaust still supported) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,287 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,218 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 105,297 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 105,297 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 101,351 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 96,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,002 miles

Airbag light is on.

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 28 Oct 2011 88,923 miles

n/s/r sidewall inner slight cut

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre inner edges bold

Fail 25 Oct 2011 88,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r sidewall inner slight cut

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre inner edges bold

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,149 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,008 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2009 75,973 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,524 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 57,612 miles

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

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)

front brakes out of balance

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 HLV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

OE53 HLV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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