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SF53 JZT

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,034 mi
Last recorded89,034 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 JZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 89,034 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 89,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2017 86,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,909 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,957 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 80,706 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 72,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 79,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 77,229 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2012 77,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2011 75,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 75,505 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 73,546 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 73,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2009 70,806 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 66,105 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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SF53 JZT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SF53 JZT, 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 SF53 JZT registered?

SF53 JZT is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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