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OE53 WRR

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,274 mi
Last recorded99,274 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 WRR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Back box rusty

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Nov 2024 97,179 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Light lens slighty damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 97,179 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Light lens slighty damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 96,824 miles

Both front head lights in poor condition

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,410 miles

Osr light lens damaged

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,651 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 94,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,820 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 90,857 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,580 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 89,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,551 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 87,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 81,676 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,122 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,619 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,619 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2010 47,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,387 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 34,116 miles

both rear discs are rusty

both rear tyres have uneven wear, advise 4 wheel alignment

Fail 3 Dec 2007 34,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear discs are rusty

both rear tyres have uneven wear, advise 4 wheel alignment

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,924 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OE53 WRR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE53 WRR, 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 WRR registered?

OE53 WRR is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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