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WU53 PNL

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Lpg 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,103 mi
Last recorded76,103 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 PNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 76,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 76,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 75,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 71,676 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,096 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 66,802 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 62,306 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,793 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,256 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,645 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 41,673 miles

Both outer sills covered by by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sills.

Exhaust system corroded.

N/S/F brake disc worn/lipped.

N/S/F coil spring corroded.

N/S/R brake disc worn/lipped.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disc worn /lipped.

O/S/F coil spring corroded.

O/S/R brake disc worn/lipped.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS-AIRBAG service urgent diplayed in instrument cluster display.

Various suspension bushes starting to show signs of slight deterioration.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both outer sills covered by by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sills.

Exhaust system corroded.

N/S/F brake disc worn/lipped.

N/S/F coil spring corroded.

N/S/R brake disc worn/lipped.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake disc worn /lipped.

O/S/F coil spring corroded.

O/S/R brake disc worn/lipped.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS-AIRBAG service urgent diplayed in instrument cluster display.

Various suspension bushes starting to show signs of slight deterioration.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,174 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 27,688 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,688 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,076 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 18,846 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,655 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,671 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 15,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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WU53 PNL is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU53 PNL, 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 WU53 PNL registered?

WU53 PNL is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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