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FD53 KBE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

237,725 mi
Last recorded237,725 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 237,725 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 237,725 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 226,864 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 215,124 miles

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

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 215,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front marker light not working

Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 202,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 202,325 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 188,882 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 173,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 159,895 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 138,693 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 121,601 miles

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

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

fuel cap sealing washer starting to split

Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,638 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 85,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,981 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 64,469 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 51,856 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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FD53 KBE is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FD53 KBE, 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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FD53 KBE is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 November 2003.

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