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WU53 PPF

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

230,045 mi
Last recorded230,045 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 PPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 230,045 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 213,274 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 199,466 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Mar 2017 199,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 185,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 185,385 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 170,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 170,144 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 164,358 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 164,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 156,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 147,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 140,303 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 140,297 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 124,653 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 124,182 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 106,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 77,366 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 77,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PPF is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU53 PPF, 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 PPF registered?

WU53 PPF is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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