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FC03 KAX

2003 Volvo S80

Grey Petrol 2922cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,305 mi
Last recorded122,305 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 KAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,922cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2010 122,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 122,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 114,052 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 114,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 98,339 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,906 miles

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

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

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

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer walls

Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,349 miles

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

play in the steering rack on o/s that is close to the limit.

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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FC03 KAX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,922cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 FC03 KAX, 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 FC03 KAX registered?

FC03 KAX is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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