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YF53 LFN

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

120,422 mi
Last recorded120,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 LFN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 120,422 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 120,421 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 117,393 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 117,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,436 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 115,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2015 110,115 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted preventing full inspection of body sills

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 6 Oct 2015 110,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

covers fitted preventing full inspection of body sills

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 21 Oct 2014 98,966 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 94,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 89,090 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,508 miles

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

Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear parking brake slightly reduced effort also sqeaking badly

slight evidence of tyre contact both front tyres

Fail 14 Oct 2010 78,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear parking brake slightly reduced effort also sqeaking badly

slight evidence of tyre contact both front tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2009 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear no.plate slightly deteriated

slight evidence of tyre contact with deflection shield both front wheels

Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,994 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering lock stop deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no.plate slightly deteriated

slight evidence of tyre contact with deflection shield both front wheels

tweeked both headlamp aims up a little

Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres stepping (inner edges)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 52,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres stepping (inner edges)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,165 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 24,165 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YF53 LFN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YF53 LFN, 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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YF53 LFN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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