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RY53 WJO

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,118 mi
Last recorded242,118 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 WJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 242,118 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight cuts in sidewall

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 237,245 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 237,245 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fuel cap seal perishing

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 25 Nov 2009 230,665 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 230,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 218,848 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 204,638 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 204,638 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 163,141 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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RY53 WJO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY53 WJO, 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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RY53 WJO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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