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WJ53 SUH

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,888 mi
Last recorded90,888 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,888 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 90,874 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 85,746 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 85,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 81,158 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,980 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,061 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,148 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 72,144 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 71,289 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,473 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,906 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,569 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 409,913 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,270 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 22,709 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 SUH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

WJ53 SUH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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