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ST53 NKR

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,936 mi
Last recorded139,936 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 139,936 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 139,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 137,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 135,062 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 132,242 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 130,044 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 128,585 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 126,591 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 122,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 118,443 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016
Pass 17 Dec 2015 110,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

exhaust mounting brackets corroded but system supported o.k

front tyres wearing slightly inner edges.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,917 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,343 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,798 miles

front tyres 3.5mm

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm slightly out of shape inner edge.

rear brake pads 2.5mm to 3mm thick.

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 80,362 miles

Both front Bottom wishbone front bushes sligtly worn.

Exhaust hanging bracket corroded.

N/s/f tyre 4mm.

N/s/r tyre inner edge feathred, 2.5mm

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,989 miles

Front Brake Pads 2mm

Front brake disc's, inner surface corroded.

Rear brake pads 2/3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,878 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges 225/50x17w

Fail 15 Dec 2008 50,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,530 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 40,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,530 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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ST53 NKR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ST53 NKR, 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 ST53 NKR registered?

ST53 NKR is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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