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SN53 DFY

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Gas bi-fuel 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,236 mi
Last recorded186,236 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 DFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 186,236 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 183,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 180,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 177,370 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 173,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 173,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 170,568 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 165,571 miles

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 160,689 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 156,325 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 155,212 miles

Nearside front side marker not working

Pass 1 Nov 2012 149,029 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 149,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 144,830 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever travel long

Fail 25 Oct 2011 144,830 miles

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

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 27 Oct 2010 142,678 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 134,793 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 134,793 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 129,085 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Oct 2008 129,037 miles

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

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

handbrake (nearside) is not working to full efficiency

parking brake close to no reserve travel

Pass 8 Oct 2007 122,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 90,729 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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SN53 DFY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SN53 DFY, 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 SN53 DFY registered?

SN53 DFY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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