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OY53 CXR

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,045 mi
Last recorded172,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 CXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 172,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 168,522 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 165,641 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 165,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 159,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2019 159,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 151,305 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 145,744 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 140,319 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 140,319 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2015 134,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2015 134,719 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 128,613 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 May 2013 122,308 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has a mounting broken, but system still supported.

Front tyres have slightly uneven tread,and between 2.5-3.5mm.

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 112,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,844 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,310 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 85,310 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,631 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 10 Jul 2008 66,335 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 66,335 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,133 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,133 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,571 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 CXR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CXR, 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 CXR registered?

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

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