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WJ53 SPV

2003 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,111 mi
Last recorded198,111 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2015 198,111 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 194,421 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 188,086 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 184,736 miles

advise low emssion vechilce

Pass 15 Jan 2011 174,387 miles

offside front brake performance fluctuating

Pass 21 Dec 2009 170,448 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front headlight aim slighty not clear

windscreen has slight scrachtes

Pass 4 Oct 2008 166,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 133,100 miles

off side front bumper damaged and headlight pad17

Pass 21 Aug 2006 98,896 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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WJ53 SPV is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ53 SPV, 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 WJ53 SPV registered?

WJ53 SPV is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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