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SO53 MXU

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,789 mi
Last recorded179,789 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 MXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 179,789 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 179,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 176,706 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 170,141 miles

cat internals rattling

Fail 28 Aug 2019 170,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cat internals rattling

Pass 10 Sep 2018 162,180 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 162,180 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 152,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 152,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 140,103 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 139,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 135,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 129,216 miles

adviced front tyres touching underwing plastick arches in full lock

Fail 16 Jan 2014 129,184 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

adviced front tyres touching underwing plastick arches in full lock

Pass 2 Feb 2013 124,568 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheels touch arch liner on full lock

Fail 26 Jan 2013 124,472 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wheels touch arch liner on full lock

Pass 19 Jan 2012 115,042 miles

worn o/s n/s front lock stops

Pass 15 Feb 2011 105,951 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 105,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 100,467 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 93,637 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 11 Dec 2006 82,928 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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SO53 MXU is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SO53 MXU, 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 SO53 MXU registered?

SO53 MXU is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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