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OE53 ZCN

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,862 mi
Last recorded60,862 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 ZCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 60,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp wiper motor is running on without prompting, faulty

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 60,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp wiper motor is running on without prompting, faulty

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Will require further investigation on replacement of brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 52,327 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 52,327 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,946 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,412 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,016 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 49,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,258 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,937 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,329 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 43,594 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 40,325 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,325 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,971 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,340 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
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OE53 ZCN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

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

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