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PY53 CXE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,231 mi
Last recorded228,231 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 CXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 228,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 220,704 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 209,773 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 209,773 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 199,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 187,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 174,409 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 163,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 163,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 149,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 149,576 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 134,384 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 134,384 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2008 119,570 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 98,470 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,019 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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PY53 CXE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PY53 CXE, 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 PY53 CXE registered?

PY53 CXE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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