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FG53 JNX

2003 Volvo S80

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,202 mi
Last recorded162,202 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 JNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 162,202 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 146,185 miles

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

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 146,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 122,733 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 122,728 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,789 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 97,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no.plate damaged

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

o/s/r brake shows signs of binding

o/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 14 Feb 2017 85,387 miles

o/s/r brake shows signs of binding

o/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no.plate damaged

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,331 miles

Both front road wheels are slightly distorted

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Possible contact with both front road wheels with inner wheel arches

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Slight deteroiration on both rear tyres

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to check location of both rear lower coil springs

Fail 15 Mar 2016 64,326 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Both front road wheels are slightly distorted

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Possible contact with both front road wheels with inner wheel arches

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

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Slight deteroiration on both rear tyres

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Unable to check location of both rear lower coil springs

Fail 9 Feb 2015 42,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,851 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,732 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 27,727 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,676 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,428 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,327 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,891 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,817 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 JNX is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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