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SV53 OSG

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,924 mi
Last recorded196,924 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 OSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 196,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front disc show slight fluctuation

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated slight wear (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front outer cv gaiter perished

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

Pass 8 May 2018 188,120 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight brake warp/shudder starting in both front brake discs (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 188,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wipers worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight brake warp/shudder starting in both front brake discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 183,172 miles

rear number plate light units deteriorating

slight wear in both front steering arms

wipers smearing slight

Fail 9 May 2017 183,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear number plate light units deteriorating

slight wear in both front steering arms

wipers smearing slight

Pass 4 May 2016 176,848 miles

rear number plate delaminating

n/s/f fog lamp inop

slight wear in steering column knuckle

Fail 4 May 2016 176,848 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

rear number plate delaminating

slight wear in steering column knuckle

Pass 1 May 2015 163,889 miles

Parking brake:parking brake efficency only just met.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 163,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 148,173 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 148,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 136,372 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight knock when driving

Pass 25 Apr 2012 124,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 111,509 miles

Both rear brake discs are corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 75,652 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 63,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,199 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,476 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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SV53 OSG is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV53 OSG, 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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SV53 OSG is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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