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AP53 KWR

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,104 mi
Last recorded75,104 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 KWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 75,104 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 72,103 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 63,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 59,260 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 57,090 miles

exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,861 miles

both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

both front wishbone front bush's starting to deteriorate/split. Check next service as not yet to fail criteria

exhaust bolts/nuts corroded thin but system still secure also rear mount corroded thin

side skirts fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2016 53,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

both front wishbone front bush's starting to deteriorate/split. Check next service as not yet to fail criteria

exhaust bolts/nuts corroded thin but system still secure also rear mount corroded thin

side skirts fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

parking brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 17 Dec 2014 46,910 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 46,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 42,866 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,389 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,009 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 26,687 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 21,622 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 15,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,896 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 11,376 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 11,376 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KWR is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AP53 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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