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VO53 KZT

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,877 mi
Last recorded116,877 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 KZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 116,877 miles

dust covers poor

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

dust covers poor

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,515 miles

front brake hoses perished

off side cv boot damp

x1 exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Nov 2017 113,502 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort off side and near side (24) (3.7.B.6a)

front brake hoses perished

off side cv boot damp

x1 exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Nov 2016 109,357 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 109,357 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,449 miles

rear tyres very low on limit edges

Fail 12 Nov 2015 104,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres very low on limit edges

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,194 miles

screen chipped rear tyres very low edges

Fail 21 Oct 2013 84,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,278 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osf drop link has play to limit, both lower arm bushes split & play to limit, rear drop links very slight play

osf tyre inner edge low, nsr tyre on limit flat spot, osr secondary side light in opp, osr light lense damaged, fuel cap seal cracking, tested wet,brake servo action poor,

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,414 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 56,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres very close to limit

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

front discs poor condition

front pads wearing thin

warning lamp on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,006 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Fail 17 Nov 2010 44,006 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal slightly perrished

Fail 17 Nov 2009 36,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine top mount strut bushes worn

slightly play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2009 36,589 miles

engine top mount strut bushes worn

slightly play in steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,939 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,939 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 24,685 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,005 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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VO53 KZT is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VO53 KZT, 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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VO53 KZT is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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