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OE53 ZDR

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

333,467 mi
Last recorded333,467 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 ZDR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 333,467 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 333,341 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 318,335 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 289,494 miles

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

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

rotatione tyre not fitted to o/s/rear as on all other wheels

Pass 4 Feb 2010 257,536 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 257,533 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 194,338 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 194,338 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 140,534 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 140,534 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 114,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,846 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 ZDR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR registered?

OE53 ZDR is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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