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OU53 VZL

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,560 mi
Last recorded133,560 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 VZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 133,560 miles

n/s/f undercover insecure

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall and wearing low

rear bushes wearing

Fail 8 Jun 2015 133,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f undercover insecure

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall and wearing low

rear bushes wearing

Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,533 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 133,533 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 100,675 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 100,675 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,160 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 74,080 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 VZL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OU53 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

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

Is OU53 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 VZL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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