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FD53 PYH

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,380 mi
Last recorded145,380 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 145,380 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 145,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 145,380 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 145,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 145,363 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 143,635 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 143,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 126,790 miles

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

steering stops worn

Fail 13 Nov 2009 126,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering stops worn

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 110,328 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 110,323 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front and o/s/r side markers inop

Pass 16 Nov 2007 90,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 73,381 miles

steering lock stops worn

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 PYH is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FD53 PYH, 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 FD53 PYH registered?

FD53 PYH is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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