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OE53 ZHC

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,328 mi
Last recorded134,328 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 ZHC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front headlight wiper

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 126,550 miles

Top engine mount split

Windscreen scratched

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

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 126,550 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Under load (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front number plate cracked

N/S/R tyre sidewall perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Top engine mount split

Windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Dec 2015 118,967 miles

Drivers side rear tyre perished

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

Front wishbone bushes worn

Light fraying to drivers belt

Pass side rear tyre sidewall perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 118,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Drivers side rear tyre perished

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

Front wishbone bushes worn

Light fraying to drivers belt

Pass side rear tyre sidewall perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,929 miles

Light fraying to drivers belt

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 109,928 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Light fraying to drivers belt

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 100,730 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 100,730 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 92,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bearing noise from engine auxillaries

condensation in nearside headlamp

fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 17 Dec 2012 92,237 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

bearing noise from engine auxillaries

condensation in nearside headlamp

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,428 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

advise wheel alignment checking - front tyres wearing along inner edges

both front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

fuel filler cap seal perishing

headlamp wiper blades split

nearside outer tail lamp dim

nearside rear sidemarker lamp inoperative

water ingress in nearside headlamp

windscreen chipped

wiper blades worn

Fail 8 Dec 2010 73,247 miles

windscreen chipped

wiper blades worn

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

advise wheel alignment checking - front tyres wearing along inner edges

both front brake discs worn

front number plate damaged

fuel filler cap seal perishing

headlamp wiper blades split

nearside outer tail lamp dim

nearside rear sidemarker lamp inoperative

water ingress in nearside headlamp

Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,061 miles

both front tyres getting low

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 22 Dec 2009 64,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres getting low

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,746 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 56,746 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 46,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 46,339 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 34,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,668 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 ZHC is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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