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VN53 OUH

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

321,284 mi
Last recorded321,284 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 OUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 321,284 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 321,233 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake travel high

Pass 23 Feb 2023 300,684 miles

parking brake travel long

Fail 20 Feb 2023

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake travel long

Pass 14 Feb 2022

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 290,745 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 290,742 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020
Pass 20 Feb 2019 273,651 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 265,685 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 258,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 251,330 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 241,144 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 232,848 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 220,449 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 202,879 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 181,934 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 151,478 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 151,290 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 120,888 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 91,864 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 60,759 miles

o/s n/s front tyres very close to legal limit

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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VN53 OUH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VN53 OUH, 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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VN53 OUH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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