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WV53 ZBG

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,662 mi
Last recorded133,662 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 ZBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 133,662 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 133,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 128,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2014 128,475 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 116,995 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 115,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 109,476 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 101,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 93,229 miles

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

hand brake requires attention

offside front tyre wearing low and bald on edge

Fail 29 Jan 2010 93,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hand brake requires attention

offside front tyre wearing low and bald on edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 79,256 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 64,451 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 64,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 43,382 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 43,371 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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WV53 ZBG is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV53 ZBG, 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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WV53 ZBG is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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