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AK53 WMA

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,037 mi
Last recorded101,037 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WMA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,037 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 93,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 93,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,091 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 79,354 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edges of tread

Pass 16 Oct 2015 72,743 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 72,743 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,379 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 57,499 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 57,499 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,934 miles

offside and nearside front tyres 3-4mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 43,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,076 miles

exhaust mounts very rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,993 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,640 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,376 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,740 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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AK53 WMA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK53 WMA, 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 AK53 WMA registered?

AK53 WMA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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