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FG03 NWW

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,657 mi
Last recorded119,657 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 NWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,657 miles

Play in steering rack inner joints

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,201 miles

Chip on windscreen

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front tyres on minimum tread

Fail 12 Mar 2015 114,201 miles

Chip on windscreen

Front brake discs wearing thin

Front tyres on minimum tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 112,065 miles

Chip in windscreen

Front brake flex pipes cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2014 112,025 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Chip in windscreen

Front brake flex pipes cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2013 109,741 miles

both front wishbone front bushes worn

n/s/f side light weak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,964 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 94,019 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 86,050 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 86,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,145 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,625 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,517 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 52,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FG03 NWW is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG03 NWW, 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 FG03 NWW registered?

FG03 NWW is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 NWW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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