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YG53 CZO

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,379 mi
Last recorded196,379 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 CZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 196,379 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat cover split

engine oil leak near limit

front number plate poor condition

n/s/f tyre tread near legal limit

o/s and n/s lock stops worn

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms front and rear bushes perished

o/s/f and n/s/f outer marker lights not worn

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread near limit

Fail 14 Sep 2023 195,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

drivers seat cover split

engine oil leak near limit

front number plate poor condition

n/s/f tyre tread near legal limit

o/s and n/s lock stops worn

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension arms front and rear bushes perished

o/s/f and n/s/f outer marker lights not worn

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tread near limit

Fail 21 Aug 2023 195,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber worn - replace as soon as possible (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Replace as soon as possible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering lock stop worn

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering lock stop worn

Pass 22 Aug 2022 184,333 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 175,454 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 175,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 166,926 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 166,926 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 15 Aug 2019 162,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 162,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 154,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 140,659 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 140,645 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,030 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 133,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 133,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 130,354 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 122,509 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2013 122,509 miles

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

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

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

O/S parking light inop

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 112,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 103,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 95,099 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 83,353 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 83,353 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre very close to limit on inner edge

slight play in n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 5 Dec 2008 72,178 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Dec 2007 61,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,017 miles

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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YG53 CZO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YG53 CZO, 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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YG53 CZO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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