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SV53 VXB

2003 Volvo S80

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,875 mi
Last recorded117,875 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 117,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2019 117,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2018 108,619 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 108,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 105,296 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 99,909 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear brake signs of binding

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit/cracked & perished

exhaust corroded

travel at handbrake lever

Fail 14 Jun 2016 99,909 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/strutt top (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear brake signs of binding

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit/cracked & perished

exhaust corroded

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 26 Jun 2015 96,983 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 93,497 miles

handbrake just meets performance criteria, may require attention

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,726 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 85,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 85,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,535 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 75,535 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 62,133 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 62,133 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,240 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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SV53 VXB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV53 VXB, 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 VXB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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