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WF53 EXG

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 EXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2013 129,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsr tyre worn very low on inside edge

slight play in nsf steering rod

Pass 15 Jan 2013 129,811 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nsr tyre worn very low on inside edge

slight play in nsf steering rod

Pass 30 Nov 2011 113,170 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 96,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 96,469 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 75,827 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,789 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 58,789 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,449 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
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WF53 EXG is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WF53 EXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF53 EXG registered?

WF53 EXG is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is WF53 EXG safe to buy?

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