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WL53 KTK

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,329 mi
Last recorded107,329 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 KTK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,329 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern on tester (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 91,250 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 91,250 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 87,296 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 87,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,976 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,960 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 78,324 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,479 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,396 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,157 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 72,862 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,156 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,577 miles

brake discs rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,765 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,614 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,496 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,636 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 31,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,095 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WL53 KTK is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WL53 KTK, 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 WL53 KTK registered?

WL53 KTK is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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