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SM53 WGJ

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,366 mi
Last recorded90,366 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 90,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 90,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 80,244 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,204 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel flap hinge broken

Fail 19 Nov 2020 73,193 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel flap hinge broken

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,361 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 70,361 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing o/s/r bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r cracked on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 64,764 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly twisted n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nail in tyre o/s/r ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 64,764 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly twisted n/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nail in tyre o/s/r ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,889 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)

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

coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen marked

Fail 28 Nov 2016 51,889 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)

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

coil spring corroded n/s/f and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

windscreen marked

Pass 7 Dec 2015 43,606 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 27 Nov 2014 39,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,487 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,447 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 31,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,870 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 25,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 13,504 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 WGJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SM53 WGJ, 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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SM53 WGJ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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