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SG53 AKY

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,436 mi
Last recorded161,436 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 AKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 161,436 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 158,819 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 155,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 155,034 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 150,859 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 150,859 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 146,835 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 142,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 136,934 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 131,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 125,846 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 120,335 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 114,482 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,312 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 109,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 104,124 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 104,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,909 miles

Both front brake discs slightly lipped

Oil leak from turbo

Pass 6 Aug 2010 85,949 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 6 Aug 2010 85,949 miles

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

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 11 Aug 2009 78,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,877 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,413 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 64,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 57,413 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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SG53 AKY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green 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 SG53 AKY, 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 SG53 AKY registered?

SG53 AKY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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