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FG53 TXA

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,277 mi
Last recorded172,277 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 TXA
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 172,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 163,184 miles

Rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 16 Aug 2016 163,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 5 Aug 2015 152,837 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 152,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsf marker light lens broken

Pass 19 Aug 2014 142,212 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 127,743 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 119,448 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 106,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 98,429 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 87,195 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 73,143 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 57,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 38,900 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 TXA is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

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

Is FG53 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 TXA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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