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OU53 OKV

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

174,741 mi
Last recorded174,741 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 OKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 174,741 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wear on inner edge ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer box support bracket corroded

some wear inrear antiroll bar bushes d shape

Pass 6 Dec 2023 173,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shape bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wear on inner edge ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 171,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 168,622 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 166,665 miles

some wear in rear anti roll bar d shape bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2019 164,416 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 164,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2018 157,702 miles

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2017 150,528 miles

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven tyre wear

Fail 6 Dec 2017 150,528 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven tyre wear

Pass 9 Dec 2016 143,021 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 134,195 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2015 134,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 125,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 112,939 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 112,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 105,898 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 105,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,233 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 115,320 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,032 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 84,032 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,626 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,626 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 68,822 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 68,456 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,241 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 56,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 40,324 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 40,324 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brakes wearing thin

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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OU53 OKV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OU53 OKV, 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 OU53 OKV registered?

OU53 OKV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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