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RF53 EKA

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,804 mi
Last recorded101,804 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 101,804 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Pass 11 May 2020 99,365 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 99,362 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system fouling lock stops (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 95,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 92,068 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 92,068 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 87,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 82,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 76,772 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,325 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 69,325 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 May 2013 62,973 miles

Both front wheel have at some point been touching the inner wings at the front but are not fouling at time of test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2012 56,678 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 51,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 45,452 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 39,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,548 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 35,548 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 32,680 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 29,357 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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RF53 EKA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF53 EKA, 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 RF53 EKA registered?

RF53 EKA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 EKA safe to buy?

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