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YY53 VZO

2003 Volvo S80

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,121 mi
Last recorded131,121 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 VZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2026 131,121 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 23 Dec 2024 123,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged.

Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,969 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 118,010 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,943 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,867 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 106,852 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 96,578 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 89,702 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 89,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 83,832 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 69,236 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 61,781 miles

Front discs very badly corroded on inside edge

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,829 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 51,269 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,867 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,576 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,229 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,102 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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YY53 VZO is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YY53 VZO, 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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YY53 VZO is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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