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SH53 YKP

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,515 mi
Last recorded193,515 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 YKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 193,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 182,145 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 160,816 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 150,843 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 139,184 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 139,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 128,736 miles

Various body damage

Pass 14 Dec 2018 111,949 miles

Various body damage

Fail 14 Dec 2018 111,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Various body damage

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,675 miles

Variou body damage

Pass 20 Dec 2016 79,764 miles

EML on

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Various body damage

Fail 20 Dec 2016 79,764 miles

EML on

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Various body damage

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,087 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 57,548 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 57,548 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 54,626 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 54,626 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 51,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 45,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,123 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 35,862 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,893 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 21,828 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 17,507 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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SH53 YKP is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SH53 YKP, 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 SH53 YKP registered?

SH53 YKP is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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