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OU53 VYW

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,871 mi
Last recorded165,871 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 165,871 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 163,227 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 155,375 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 155,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 140,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 128,750 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 121,933 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

some damage to n/s/r floor

Pass 19 Sep 2008 121,933 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

some damage to n/s/r floor

Pass 14 Sep 2007 107,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 83,536 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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OU53 VYW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OU53 VYW, 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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OU53 VYW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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