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OE53 ZCO

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 ZCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017
Fail 7 Feb 2017 213,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 205,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise unabel to see back pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded unabel to see bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unabel to see in side pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded unabel to see bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

boint cabel snaped on re test

Fail 1 Mar 2016 205,714 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ant roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise unabel to see back pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded unabel to see bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unabel to see in side pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded unabel to see bottom of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 193,306 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 193,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 175,431 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 175,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 158,048 miles

Both front lower susspension arms bushes worn. possible causing premature wear on front tyres.

Engine auxilery belt area noisey. Advise further investigation.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2013 158,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Both front lower susspension arms bushes worn. possible causing premature wear on front tyres.

Engine auxilery belt area noisey. Advise further investigation.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside front indicator unit damaged letting in water.

Off side front inner wing cover loose.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 140,547 miles

Engine Auxilery belt noisey. the noise increases when steering under load.

Engine air intake and air filter houseing loose.

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

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 127,887 miles

Coolant leak

Front number plate damaged.

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

Oil leak

Slight woater leak from radiator. needs further investigation.

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

Unable to check rear coil springs on test.

pulley area of engine noisey. possible worn pully or alternator noise.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 127,887 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged.

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

Oil leak

Slight woater leak from radiator. needs further investigation.

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

Unable to check rear coil springs on test.

pulley area of engine noisey. possible worn pully or alternator noise.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 109,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 109,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 94,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 127,524 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 102,352 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 102,332 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 102,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 ZCO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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