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SW53 EGJ

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

191,642 mi
Last recorded191,642 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 EGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 191,642 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 191,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 181,739 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 181,739 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 171,554 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 171,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 156,369 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

both nearside tyres close to wear limit

exhaust mountigs corroded

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,317 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 130,317 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 109,547 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 109,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 101,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 101,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,211 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 99,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,779 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 95,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 94,911 miles

both front brake hoses slightly detioriated

o/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly detioriated

Pass 12 Dec 2009 88,304 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,152 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 70,149 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 50,453 miles

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

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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SW53 EGJ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EGJ, 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 EGJ registered?

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

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