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SG53 PGO

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,347 mi
Last recorded139,347 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 PGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy section deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2017 135,773 miles

Both front tyres are showing signs of uneven wear. Possible misalignment of wheels

Both front tyres are slightly deteriorated, with several tread cuts. None of which are deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Vehicle underside, including subframe, has several corrosion spots. None of which affect the strength/operation of any mountings/components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 128,342 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

o/s handbrake efficiency low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 120,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

no clear visual inspection of rear brake pads

Fail 12 Aug 2015 120,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no clear visual inspection of rear brake pads

Pass 16 Aug 2014 110,691 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 110,681 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 100,247 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front cv gaiter has silicone applied at driveshaft end

Fail 16 Aug 2013 100,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,467 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,664 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2010 69,004 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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 69,004 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,005 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,005 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise plastic trim fitted on both sills not allowing full assessment

Fail 17 Sep 2008 48,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

advise plastic trim fitted on both sills not allowing full assessment

Pass 3 Sep 2007 38,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,167 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 PGO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG53 PGO, 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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SG53 PGO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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