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YO53 UPF

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,093 mi
Last recorded92,093 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 UPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 92,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Fail 3 Dec 2016 92,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2015 88,197 miles

top covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2015 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

top covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 86,748 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 86,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 81,751 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 81,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,030 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 66,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 56,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,979 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 53,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,048 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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YO53 UPF is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YO53 UPF, 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 YO53 UPF registered?

YO53 UPF is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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