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OY53 CXL

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,664 mi
Last recorded101,664 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 101,664 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 101,664 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 94,849 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,210 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,034 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,711 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 78,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,068 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,066 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,518 miles

Nearside 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)

engine light on

Fail 21 Oct 2015 70,518 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,848 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 62,848 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 60,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 54,735 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 47,962 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,962 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,952 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 39,952 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 32,261 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,992 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,540 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 15,387 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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OY53 CXL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OY53 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

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

Is OY53 CXL safe to buy?

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