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OY53 CXP

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

99,852 mi
Last recorded99,852 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 CXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 99,852 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2025 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 99,295 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 99,293 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 97,451 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 96,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,792 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,674 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,948 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded

water in both head lights

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,871 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2017 91,871 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported brackit (7.1.1)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,998 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,191 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,721 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 80,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 80,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,735 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 62,741 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 58,043 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 58,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 50,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,027 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,543 miles

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

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

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 CXP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

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

Is OY53 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY53 CXP shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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