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SM53 CWX

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,583 mi
Last recorded116,583 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 CWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 116,583 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2024 103,800 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2023 99,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 84,256 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 79,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,408 miles

corrosion to exhaust silencers

some separating to both rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,168 miles

corrosion to exhaust silencers

headlamp beam pattern deflectors fitted

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge - recommend replace

Fail 3 Sep 2018 63,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust silencers

headlamp beam pattern deflectors fitted

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge - recommend replace

o/s/r door not opening intermittently - recommend repair

Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,130 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 37,124 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 30,115 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 30,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 18,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,878 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 14,016 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 12,500 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 11,208 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 9,939 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 8,076 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 6,134 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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SM53 CWX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM53 CWX, 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 SM53 CWX registered?

SM53 CWX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SM53 CWX safe to buy?

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