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OE53 YCO

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,633 mi
Last recorded136,633 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 YCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 136,633 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 111,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre wear edges.

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

O/s/r tyre wearing low.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 105,251 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyre wear edges.

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

O/s/r tyre wearing low.

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

Top engine stabilizer bushes weak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 99,903 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 99,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 86,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,903 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 77,449 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2010 77,449 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,690 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 59,690 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,720 miles

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 YCO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YCO, 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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OE53 YCO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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