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OW53 JEJ

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

199,766 mi
Last recorded199,766 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 JEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 199,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wing (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 195,342 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 195,342 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 190,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 98w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 183,624 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 179,323 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 177,941 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 177,941 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 176,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 169,673 miles

Central Front Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear TYRE - Under-Inflated - no sign of puncture - recommend tyre check

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 255/50 R17 98 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 255/50 R17 98 W (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 169,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Arm Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Arm Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear TYRE - Under-Inflated - no sign of puncture - recommend tyre check

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 255/50 R17 98 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm 255/50 R17 98 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 160,676 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 160,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 151,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 151,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 142,101 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 142,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 132,487 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 122,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 101,778 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 88,793 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 88,785 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,490 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,742 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 68,742 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 59,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

off side front fog light broken

Pass 12 Dec 2007 59,344 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)

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

off side front fog light broken

Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,582 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 48,560 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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OW53 JEJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red 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 OW53 JEJ, 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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OW53 JEJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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