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FC03 JKE

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 JKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 121,879 miles

front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s outer cv boot weeping

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Jan 2019 121,879 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

n/s outer cv boot weeping

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,796 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

brake hoses slightly perished

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

rear brake peds getting low

wipers split

Fail 9 Oct 2017 119,796 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

brake hoses slightly perished

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

front brake pads low

rear brake peds getting low

wipers split

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,685 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s cv boot weeping

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Oct 2016 114,685 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads getting low

n/s cv boot weeping

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 107,726 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine management light on

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 23 Sep 2015 107,726 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mountings broken (7.1.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine management light on

various suspension bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 93,290 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 92,030 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 83,660 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,103 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 64,354 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 53,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,111 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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FC03 JKE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FC03 JKE, 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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FC03 JKE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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