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FG53 FXA

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

134,990 mi
Last recorded134,990 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 134,990 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 131,119 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 125,114 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 118,264 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,422 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 105,429 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,271 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,120 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 80,782 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust hanger/mounting corroded & detached from system

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,641 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 73,538 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished and starting to split

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 18 Apr 2015 67,728 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2014 60,589 miles

engine undershield fitted at time of test

front brake pads starting to wear low

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

tested when wet

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,923 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,294 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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,869 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 38,017 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 38,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,545 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,600 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
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FG53 FXA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 FG53 FXA, 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 FG53 FXA registered?

FG53 FXA is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FG53 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 FXA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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