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FL53 FRZ

2003 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

240,185 mi
Last recorded240,185 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Volvo S8096,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 240,185 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 227,889 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 204,321 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2012 204,321 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2011 179,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 179,358 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 155,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 155,350 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 142,904 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 126,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 121,765 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 121,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,982 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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FL53 FRZ is a 2003 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FL53 FRZ, 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 FL53 FRZ registered?

FL53 FRZ is a 2003 Volvo S80, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FL53 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 FRZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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