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FD03 NXC

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,437 mi
Last recorded113,437 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 NXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 113,437 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 113,437 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,284 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2024 105,919 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2024 105,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2023 102,895 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 99,637 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 99,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 96,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,074 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,006 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 85,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,670 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,726 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 77,724 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 18 Jul 2013 66,000 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 62,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,946 miles

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

rear brake disc's badly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,336 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,322 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 42,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,711 miles

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

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

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

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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FD03 NXC is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD03 NXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD03 NXC registered?

FD03 NXC is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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