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RE53 YUH

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

249,199 mi
Last recorded249,199 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 249,199 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 243,906 miles

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed including brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 3 Oct 2023 236,221 miles

All rear heavily undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 1 Oct 2022 227,722 miles

Rear heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2021 220,407 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 220,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 215,902 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 211,004 miles

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

n/s front side light dull

Pass 14 Sep 2018 204,031 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 194,538 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 179,004 miles

both front tyre on inside edge

Fail 20 Sep 2016 179,004 miles

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyre on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 163,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 142,950 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 142,907 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 127,338 miles

Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake discs rusting

slight brake bind on osr

Pass 29 Aug 2012 119,540 miles

both front brake hoses just starting to perish

centre rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,008 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 104,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 104,727 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 96,468 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edges

Nail in N/S/F tyre

both front brake flexs cracking

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,678 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)

advise exhaust hanger bracet broken but still supporting sufficiently

Fail 29 Aug 2008 88,678 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

advise exhaust hanger bracet broken but still supporting sufficiently

Fail 28 Aug 2007 79,010 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 79,010 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,887 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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RE53 YUH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 RE53 YUH, 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 RE53 YUH registered?

RE53 YUH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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