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FH53 ZZG

2003 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,173 mi
Last recorded195,173 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ZZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 195,173 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 195,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 192,969 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 192,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 188,295 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 188,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 183,120 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 183,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 178,308 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 178,306 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 149,405 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 149,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 98,645 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 98,645 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 32,947 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 70,588 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,366 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 58,142 miles

n/s and o/s front brake discs pitted edges

Pass 30 Nov 2010 52,535 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,973 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 46,973 miles

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

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

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

o/s/ hand brake slightly lazy

Pass 9 Dec 2008 39,249 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 39,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,931 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 23,093 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,093 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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FH53 ZZG is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FH53 ZZG, 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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FH53 ZZG is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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