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AP53 KWH

2003 Volvo S80

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,227 mi
Last recorded108,227 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 108,227 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 101,929 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 101,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,136 miles

air bag service warning message on dash

corrosion to both front coil springs

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

travel in handbrake (needs adjustment)

Fail 5 Oct 2020 95,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

air bag service light on

Fail 5 Sep 2020 95,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,310 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 89,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all tyres worn on edges and tread cracking up

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,290 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,290 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 72,146 miles

offside rear tyre cracking up

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,245 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 51,761 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,854 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,308 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,408 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 13,877 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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AP53 KWH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP53 KWH, 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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AP53 KWH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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