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FG53 FXE

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,821 mi
Last recorded94,821 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,821 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,821 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,685 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

offside front non obligatory lamp not working

Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside front tyre side wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

offside front non obligatory lamp not working

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,246 miles

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

nearside rear stop lamp has elements not working but more than 50% are working

nearside rear tyre side wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre side wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside rear stop lamp has elements not working but more than 50% are working

nearside rear tyre side wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre side wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,157 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 65,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre is starting to split/crack on sidewalls, recomend replace

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,965 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,815 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 49,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,979 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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FG53 FXE 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 FG53 FXE, 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 FG53 FXE registered?

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

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