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FL03 YYS

2003 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,968 mi
Last recorded81,968 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 YYS
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 81,968 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 25 Feb 2017 81,968 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 13 Feb 2016 74,125 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 74,123 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,742 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,657 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Small cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 64,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside front headlamp dipped beam bulb connector/retainer damaged causing lack of beam pattern

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Small cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,867 miles

Both front lock stops worn & tyres are starting to catch wheel arch liner on full lock

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre is perished & wearing on the edges

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 54,821 miles

Emissions passed but no print

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 54,821 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Emissions passed but no print

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,306 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 43,723 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,101 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,990 miles

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage but not through to the cords.

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 YYS is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FL03 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

FL03 YYS is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FL03 YYS safe to buy?

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