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FL03 LDY

2003 Volvo S80

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

189,800 mi
Last recorded189,800 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 LDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 189,800 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 182,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 176,748 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 171,360 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 166,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 163,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 159,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 158,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 158,353 miles

Outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 25 Apr 2018 158,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Outer sill covers fitted.

Rear exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 157,655 miles

all exhaust mounts heavily corroded.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 157,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

all exhaust mounts heavily corroded.

Pass 12 May 2016 156,639 miles

number plates deteriorated.

Fail 6 May 2015 155,915 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 155,915 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 154,879 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 154,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 152,225 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 May 2012 148,923 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 144,001 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 144,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 141,047 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 134,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 119,994 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 103,326 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 81,748 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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FL03 LDY is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FL03 LDY, 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 FL03 LDY registered?

FL03 LDY is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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