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YE53 ZZB

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,931 mi
Last recorded136,931 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 ZZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Strongly recommend replacement. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear All suspension components corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 136,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated Section missing from sealing ring. (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Strongly recommend replacement. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear All suspension components corroded.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 131,027 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 123,660 miles

Front tyres tread worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Feb 2015 116,309 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2015 116,309 miles

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

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 14 Feb 2014 108,047 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 108,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 99,312 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 99,312 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,943 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 89,943 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 78,835 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,061 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,247 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 59,438 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,387 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 50,292 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 41,717 miles

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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YE53 ZZB is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YE53 ZZB, 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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YE53 ZZB is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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