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YH53 SZN

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,073 mi
Last recorded143,073 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 SZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 143,073 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 143,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 138,207 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 133,420 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 128,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 123,184 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 117,418 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 117,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 112,195 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 106,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet verry difficult to shut

Pass 12 Oct 2007 99,410 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 86,121 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,121 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
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YH53 SZN is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH53 SZN, 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 YH53 SZN registered?

YH53 SZN is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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