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FG53 FXK

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,835 mi
Last recorded103,835 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 103,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 101,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 101,586 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,444 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 91,789 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 91,789 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all around (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2020 91,000 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Both side front (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 91,000 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Both side front (4.1.3 (a))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 70,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 68,840 miles

Central exhaust mounting corroded

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 18 Oct 2016 67,360 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 18 Oct 2016 67,360 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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,560 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 62,635 miles

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

wiper motor operation noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,635 miles

wiper motor operation noisy

Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,513 miles

wiper motor operation noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,816 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,755 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 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 13 Oct 2010 48,245 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,174 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)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,293 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 36,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,725 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 FXK is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FXK, 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 FXK registered?

FG53 FXK is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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