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OY53 CXC

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,549 mi
Last recorded163,549 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 CXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 163,549 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 163,549 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 154,031 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

exhaust rear mount corroded and broken

fuel filter corroded

n/s park brake slow to apply

play in o/s track rod end

play in rear anti roll bar bushes and link bars

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2019 153,786 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking From o/s of rack. Rack knocking when checking for play (2.1.5 (a))

Corrosion to suspension components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Holder on windscreen, Dashcam disconnected ()

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 149,318 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 140,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 131,933 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 131,933 miles

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing one missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 125,043 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Handbrake travel quite high

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 125,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bonnet struts weak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Handbrake travel quite high

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 121,344 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked

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

Fail 28 May 2014 121,344 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked

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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 113,982 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 105,594 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 May 2011 102,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 88,273 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 88,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,608 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 73,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2008 60,824 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,818 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 35,792 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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OY53 CXC is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OY53 CXC, 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 OY53 CXC registered?

OY53 CXC is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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