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SW53 EGF

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,618 mi
Last recorded139,618 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 EGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 139,618 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

gearbox mounting play

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 139,614 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine covers fitted

gearbox mounting play

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2016 130,773 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 130,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 118,455 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 118,424 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

osr brake disc back plate catching disc

Pass 10 Feb 2014 106,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 92,558 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,981 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,014 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 65,014 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 54,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,803 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 50,780 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,208 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 38,387 miles

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing, inside sidewall.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,152 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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SW53 EGF is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SW53 EGF, 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 SW53 EGF registered?

SW53 EGF is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is SW53 EGF safe to buy?

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