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VX53 WFL

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

200,807 mi
Last recorded200,807 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 200,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 193,819 miles

Front Coil spring corroded light corrosion both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 193,634 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded light corrosion both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 187,721 miles

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 181,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 173,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 164,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 152,751 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2013 140,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 120,687 miles

both front tyres on tread limit

Pass 5 May 2011 87,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,463 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,522 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,731 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 43,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 35,909 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE NAILS IN THEM, POSS PUNCTURED ALTHOUGH PRESSURES APPEAR OK.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,393 miles

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

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

Offside 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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VX53 WFL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VX53 WFL, 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 VX53 WFL registered?

VX53 WFL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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