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FL03 YZF

2003 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,564 mi
Last recorded175,564 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 YZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 175,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 165,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 157,023 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,149 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 149,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 143,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 138,679 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 132,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 28 Feb 2018 132,760 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 16 Feb 2017 124,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 116,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,230 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 98,984 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,539 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 4 Feb 2013 89,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 80,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre starting to wear bad on the inside edge

slight play in the offside end of the steering rack & pinnion

Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,355 miles

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

both front brake discs wearing

both rear brake discs wearing

Fail 22 Feb 2010 60,806 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 60,806 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,642 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 48,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 48,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 40,547 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,848 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both rear tyres blocking

nearside front side light dull

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,341 miles

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

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 YZF is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZF, 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 YZF registered?

FL03 YZF is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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